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Weezer Bassist's Wife Arrested for Attempted Murder After Police Shooting

Jillian Shriner, shot and injured by LAPD during a hit-and-run manhunt, faces charges after allegedly pointing a handgun at officers.

Scott Shriner and Jillian Lauren attend PEN America 2018 LitFest Gala on Nov. 2, 2018.
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FILE: Scott and Jillian Shriner attend the 2015 Moth Ball at Capitale on May 12, 2015, in New York City. 

Overview

  • Jillian Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by LAPD officers on April 8 after refusing to drop a handgun and allegedly pointing it at them.
  • The incident occurred during a police search for hit-and-run suspects in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles; Shriner was not connected to the hit-and-run.
  • Shriner sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her shoulder, was treated at a hospital, and has been booked for attempted murder with bail set at $1 million.
  • Police recovered a 9-millimeter handgun from her residence, and the LAPD's Force Investigation Division is actively reviewing the shooting.
  • The case has drawn significant attention due to Shriner's celebrity connections and her career as a bestselling author.