Author Jillian Lauren Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Police Shooting in Los Angeles
Lauren, who was injured during the confrontation, is out on bail as investigations continue into the dramatic encounter that unfolded during a hit-and-run suspect search.
- Jillian Lauren, bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was arrested on charges of attempted murder following a police shooting in her garden in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles.
- The incident occurred on April 10, 2025, during a police operation searching for hit-and-run suspects; Lauren was not connected to the vehicular crime.
- Police allege Lauren aimed a 9mm handgun at officers and ignored repeated orders to disarm, prompting them to fire, injuring her non-fatally.
- Lauren was treated for her injuries, taken into custody, and later released on a $1 million bail, with a court hearing scheduled for late April.
- The LAPD is investigating the use of force during the encounter, which has drawn public attention due to Lauren's celebrity connections and broader concerns about police tactics.
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