Jillian Lauren-Shriner, the 51-year-old wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly firing a handgun at Los Angeles police officers during a tense standoff. The incident occurred on April 8 when police responded to a nearby hit-and-run, and witnesses reported Shriner ignoring commands to disarm before pointing her weapon at the officers, who then shot her in the shoulder.
Following her release on a $1 million bail, the LAPD revealed they have video evidence of the standoff, intensifying the scrutiny surrounding the case. Shriner, an author, recently announced her recovery from cancer when this dramatic confrontation took place, prompting questions about her mental state at the time. The ongoing investigation raises concerns about police interaction with individuals in crisis, adding to a complex narrative just days before Weezer’s upcoming performance at Coachella.
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