Jillian Lauren-Shriner, the wife of Weezer's bassist Scott Shriner, was released on a staggering $1 million bond following a dramatic incident involving police officers and a suspect manhunt.
- April 11, 2025
AceShowbiz - Jillian Lauren-Shriner, the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, has been released from police custody. A $1 million bond was posted after she was arrested following a high-stakes confrontation with police officers near her home.
The incident unfolded on April 8 in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles when officers were in pursuit of suspects involved in a hit-and-run. The 51-year-old author, known for her memoir "Some Girls: My Life in a Harem," was shot in the shoulder by police after allegedly pointing a handgun at them.
According to the LAPD, officers ordered Lauren-Shriner to drop her weapon multiple times, but she refused. She was arrested and charged with attempted murder before being transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries.
Authorities confirmed that Lauren-Shriner had no connection to the hit-and-run incident that triggered the manhunt. One suspect from the car chase was apprehended wearing only his boxer shorts after he attempted to blend into the neighborhood, even jumping into a swimming pool. Two other suspects remain at large.
Lauren-Shriner's next court appearance is scheduled for April 30, where she will be addressing the attempted murder charges pressed against her.
Beyond her legal trouble, Jillian Lauren-Shriner is facing health issues. She was recently diagnosed with cancer and was recovering from hysterectomy when she was shot by police.
Jillian Lauren and Scott Shriner have two adopted children. In a book titled "Everything You Ever Wanted", she detailed the couple's experience in adopting a special-needs child from Ethiopia. In another book "Behold the Monster: Facing America's Most Prolific Serial Killer," was released in 2023, she recounted her extensive interviews with serial killer Samuel Little.
Scott Shriner, who has been a member of Weezer since 2001, is currently preparing for a performance at the Coachella festival, where the band was recently added as a surprise act. With the incident bringing significant attention to the couple, it is unclear how it might affect Shriner's upcoming appearances.
