The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released a statement about a serious incident involving Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife on X (formerly Twitter).
“LAPD News: An officer-involved shooting investigation is underway in the 1200 block of Eagle Vista Dr. A PIO is at scene,” the LAPD Public Information Office stated. “Additional information to follow.”
“On Tuesday around 3:30 pm California Highway Patrol (CHP) requested a backup after hit & run suspects fled a crash on the 134 Freeway,” the statement continued. “LAPD officers responded to the 1200 block of Eagle Vista Dr. One suspect was taken into custody by CHP.”
“During the search, officers encountered a woman armed with a firearm in the backyard of a home,” the LAPD added. “After repeated commands to drop the weapon were ignored, an OIS occurred. The woman, later confirmed to be a resident, was struck by gunfire & taken to the hospital for treatment.”
The incident started as a hit-and-run investigation. It later escalated into an officer-involved shooting, revealing new details about the situation and those involved.
The Los Angeles Times identified the woman as Jillian Shriner. She reportedly pointed the gun at officers before they opened fire. Medical personnel transported her to a local hospital for treatment of a shoulder wound.
People Magazine revealed that authorities booked Jillian Shriner for attempted murder. Her bail was set at $1 million. LAPD officials confirmed she had no connection to the initial hit-and-run incident.
Jillian Shriner, writing under the name Jillian Lauren, has built a career as an author. ABC7 News highlighted her 2010 memoir ‘Some Girls: My Life in a Harem.’ The book chronicles her experiences in Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei’s harem. She later published ‘Behold the Monster: Facing America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer,’ based on her interviews with Samuel Little.
Police continue to investigate the incident. Two suspects from the original hit-and-run remain at large. Weezer will proceed with their scheduled performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival this week.
