Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife, Jillian Lauren, found herself at the center of a dramatic incident involving a police shooting in April 2025. The Los Angeles Police Department issued a statement confirming Lauren’s arrest on April 9th, 2025, on charges of felony attempted murder. The statement alleges that Lauren fired a handgun at an LAPD officer. Neither Lauren nor Shriner have publicly commented on the situation.
The incident unfolded after a reported misdemeanor hit-and-run. Three suspects fled the scene, prompting a call to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). CHP requested backup, and LAPD officers arrived at Lauren’s residence. According to the LAPD, officers found Lauren armed with a handgun in a neighboring yard. She allegedly refused to drop the weapon, leading to the shooting. Lauren sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and received treatment at a local hospital.
Following the shooting, Lauren was booked for attempted murder. Notably, the LAPD statement clarifies that Lauren was later determined to be uninvolved in the initial hit-and-run. She was released on a $1 million bond and has a court date set for April 30, 2025. A 9-millimeter handgun was recovered from her home.
Adding another layer of complexity to the situation, Lauren had undergone surgery for an undisclosed form of cancer just five weeks prior to her arrest. She had publicly acknowledged her cancer diagnosis on Instagram in March 2025, expressing gratitude for her medical team. The timing of these events adds to the intrigue surrounding the incident.
Scott Shriner, Lauren’s husband, has remained silent on the matter. His last Instagram post, dated March 29th, 2025, shows him and his sons at a Dodgers game. As of the publication of this blog post, he has not issued any public statements regarding his wife’s arrest. The situation remains a developing story, and further updates are expected as the legal proceedings unfold.
