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Weezer Bassist's Wife Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Police Shooting

Jillian Lauren Shriner, shot by LAPD during a search for hit-and-run suspects, is out on $1M bail as investigations continue.

  • Jillian Lauren Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by LAPD after allegedly pointing a handgun at officers during a search for hit-and-run suspects in her Los Angeles neighborhood.
  • Police confirmed Shriner was not connected to the hit-and-run incident but was charged with attempted murder for her actions during the encounter.
  • Authorities stated a 9-millimeter handgun was recovered from Shriner's home, and she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries before being booked.
  • Shriner was released on $1 million bail and is scheduled to appear in court on April 30 as legal proceedings unfold.
  • The incident has drawn significant attention due to Shriner's public profile as an author and her connection to Weezer, which is set to perform at Coachella this weekend.
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