LAPD Shares Video Of Shooting Altercation Involving Jillian Lauren, Wife Of Weezer Bassist

Los Angeles police have released video footage of the shooting involving author Jillian Lauren, the wife of Weezer bass player Scott Shriner, during a tumultuous backyard confrontation in Eagle Rock on April 8. Lauren sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident, where she emerged with a gun as authorities searched the area for suspects involved in a car accident. Lauren was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and released on $1 million bond pending further inquiry, with a court appearance scheduled for April 30. The released footage includes body camera recordings, surveillance videos, and audio of 911 dispatch conversations, which capture Lauren carrying a pistol while officers were shown urging her to drop her gun before shots were fired. The 51-year-old acclaimed author is known for works such as Some Girls: My Life in a Harem and Everything You Ever Wanted, in addition to being married to the longtime Weezer bassist. (Billboard)