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Weezer Performs at Coachella Following Bassist's Wife's Arrest and Shooting

Scott Shriner reassures fans his wife is 'alright' as legal proceedings continue after her alleged confrontation with LAPD officers.

  • Weezer performed a 45-minute set at Coachella, choosing not to address the recent legal and personal controversy involving bassist Scott Shriner's wife, Jillian Lauren Shriner.
  • Jillian Lauren Shriner was shot by LAPD officers on April 8 during a search for hit-and-run suspects in Eagle Rock, allegedly after she refused to disarm and fired a handgun at officers.
  • She was treated for a non-life-threatening shoulder injury, arrested on attempted murder charges, and released on a $1 million bond on April 9.
  • Scott Shriner publicly stated that his wife is 'alright' and confirmed that Weezer would proceed with their Coachella performance as planned.
  • The LAPD investigation into the incident is ongoing, with legal actions regarding Jillian Lauren Shriner's charges still pending.
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