The Los Angeles Police Department has taken Jillian Lauren, a well-known author and the spouse of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, into custody on suspicion of attempted murder. This incident followed a dramatic series of events that culminated in officers shooting Lauren in the yard of her residence. Fortunately, she sustained a non-life-threatening injury from the gunfire. Notably, her husband was not involved in this alarming situation. Following her arrest, Lauren was released on bond on Wednesday, with a court date scheduled for April 30, as per police records. Requests for comments from Lauren's legal and business representatives were not immediately addressed, and the local prosecutor's office has yet to respond regarding potential charges against her.
Details regarding the shooting are still unfolding. The situation escalated following a car crash involving multiple suspects. Officers from the California Highway Patrol were pursuing three individuals who had fled the scene of a misdemeanor hit-and-run on the Ventura Freeway on Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 3:25 p.m. local time, they called for backup as the suspects fled into the nearby Eagle Rock neighborhood, situated west of Pasadena.
As the chase continued, one suspect was spotted running behind a home on Waldo Place, where Lauren resides. When officers arrived at the backyard of the property where the suspect had been seen, they encountered Lauren, who was reportedly holding a pistol in a neighboring yard. In police documents, she is identified as Jillian Lauren Shriner.
The officers commanded Shriner to drop the handgun multiple times; however, she did not comply. Instead, Lauren pointed the firearm at the officers, prompting an Officer-Involved Shooting. Following the gunfire, Lauren, 51, retreated into her home after being struck. Local television news helicopters captured the dramatic moment as she emerged from her residence. Both she and another woman were seen lying face-down on the ground while officers placed handcuffs on Lauren. Eventually, the handcuffs were removed as she was transported on a stretcher to an ambulance.
According to reports from local TV channel KTLA, Lauren received treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her shoulder at a nearby hospital. The LAPD later confirmed that a 9-millimeter handgun was recovered from Lauren's home. Importantly, police stated that Lauren was not involved in the initial hit-and-run incident. However, due to her encounter with law enforcement in her yard, she was booked for attempted murder, a process typically referred to as absentee booking. This method is often employed when a suspect is receiving medical care rather than being directly processed through the jail system.
In connection with the hit-and-run crash, one of the three suspects involved has been detained, cited, and subsequently released by the California Highway Patrol. As the investigation continues, further details may emerge regarding both the hit-and-run and Lauren's situation.
Jillian Lauren is a published author known for her memoirs and novels, including Some Girls: My Life in a Harem, which chronicles her experiences as a member of the harem of the Prince of Brunei. Her latest work, Behold the Monster: Confronting America's Most Prolific Serial Killer, delves into the chilling true-crime story of serial killer Samuel Little. The inspiration for this book came after Lauren engaged in conversation with an LAPD homicide detective, highlighting her ongoing connection with law enforcement themes in her writing.
