Shocking Childhood Abuse Of Weezer Star’s Wife Surfaces After Police Shoot Out
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on April 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT
Jillian Lauren, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, is at the center of a bizarre and serious legal case following a shootout with police officers outside the couple’s home in Los Angeles this week.
The 51-year-old author and advocate was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been booked on an attempted murder charge after allegedly firing at LAPD officers.
Jillian Lauren was later released after posting a $1 million bond.
Weezer Bassist’s Wife Shot By LAPD After Gunfire Erupts During Backyard Manhunt
According to authorities, the incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon in the Eagle Rock neighborhood when Lauren reportedly emerged into her backyard with a firearm during an unrelated police manhunt.
Officers say they were pursuing a suspect from a multi-car crash on the 134 Freeway who fled the scene and ended up on a nearby residential property. In a strange turn of events, the male suspect reportedly stripped to his boxer shorts, jumped into a neighbor’s pool, and watered plants in an attempt to blend in before approaching the Shriners' home.
“On April 8, 2025, around 3:25 p.m., the California Highway Patrol requested a backup locating three misdemeanor hit-and-run suspects, who fled into a residential neighborhood,” a press release posted on April 9 read, per Us Weekly. “As the officers were in the rear yard of that residence, they observed a female, later identified as 51-year-old Jillian Shriner, in the yard of a neighboring residence armed with a handgun.”
Furthermore, LAPD officials allege that when Lauren stepped outside, she ignored repeated commands to drop her weapon. “She fired her weapon at LAPD officers,” confirmed spokeswoman Jennifer Forkish to People Magazine.
Officers returned fire, striking her in the shoulder.
Weezer Rocker’s Wife Arrested For Attempted Murder After Backyard Shootout With Cops
Audio from the incident reportedly captured one officer informing dispatch that the woman had a gun and later requesting assistance for a "female suspect, gunshot victim." Police later recovered a 9mm handgun from the home and booked Lauren-Shriner in absentia on the attempted murder of a peace officer.
While she has since posted a $1 million bond and was released, no court date has yet been confirmed.
In the aftermath of the incident, Lauren allegedly told police she believed she was protecting her home from the fleeing suspect.
Officers confirmed she was not involved in the original crash but stated she escalated the situation by brandishing and firing her weapon. The fleeing suspect was also taken into custody but later released with a citation. Two additional suspects remain at large.
Jillian Lauren's Painful Past Resurfaces After LAPD Gunfire
Now, her complex past is resurfacing, which has drawn renewed attention in light of the charges.
In her 2010 memoir "Some Girls," she recounted traumatic childhood abuse and shared her time spent in the harem of Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei, per Daily Mail.
Raised in Livingston, New Jersey, she described years of pain stemming from violence at the hands of her father. Despite her struggles, she credited her husband Scott Shriner as a beacon of stability in her life, writing that he was the “one bright star” amid her personal challenges.
Weezer Star’s Wife Was Battling Cancer Weeks Before LAPD Shootout
The arrest comes just weeks after Jillian Lauren revealed she was undergoing cancer treatment, adding yet another deeply personal layer to an already complex and troubling situation. On March 4, she shared an update from her hospital bed via Instagram, using her trademark humor and gratitude to acknowledge her medical team.
“I’d like to thank the Academy, my amazing hair and makeup team, and the lighting designers here at #glendaleadventisthospital,” she wrote, playfully nodding to the team that supported her during her procedure.
“Yes, I have a little bit of the C word y’all. I know a lot of us do,” she continued, candidly sharing her diagnosis. “I’m here to thank the incredible oncology team here, who pulled me through a complicated operation without a hitch. I am always so grateful for every second of the compassionate and excellent medical care I receive in my life.”
She ended the post with a brief but heartfelt reflection on the emotional weight of her journey, writing, “And let’s all breathe.”
What Happens Next?
As the legal process unfolds, many questions remain, including whether Lauren will face trial and if Scott Shriner will become more involved publicly.
For now, the case adds a dark and unexpected twist to the life of the acclaimed author and her rockstar husband.
