LAPD Releases Footage of Incident Involving Weezer Bassist’s Wife and Police Shooting

LAPD Releases Footage of Incident Involving Weezer Bassist’s Wife and Police Shooting

The Los Angeles Police Department has released video footage of a dramatic incident involving Jillian Lauren Shriner, the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner. The footage depicts events that unfolded on April 8 outside their home in Eagle Rock.

Authorities provided both security camera and body camera footage, capturing the sequence of events that led to the police shooting. Early clips show Shriner leaving her residence barefoot, brandishing a firearm, and surveying the backyard area.

Emerging Footage from the LAPD

In the released video, Captain Alex Chogyoji, the LAPD’s media relations division commanding officer, explains, “While in the rear yard of that residence, the officers saw a woman in an adjacent rear yard armed with a handgun.” This statement frames the narrative leading up to the alarming police encounter.

Subsequent footage reveals Shriner moving through her front yard, still armed and approaching the street. The officers on the scene repeatedly commanded her to drop the weapon, but she did not comply with their orders.

The Disturbing Exchange

According to Captain Chogyoji, moments after officers issued verbal warnings, Shriner racked her handgun and pointed it at law enforcement. She then fired, prompting an officer-involved shooting situation.

Body camera footage captures the intensity of the situation, where an officer can be heard urgently calling for Shriner to discard the firearm. Another officer, relaying information over the radio, warns that there is an armed resident at the location. The tension escalates as officers continue urging Shriner to put down the gun, with one officer exclaiming, “Ma’am we’re trying to help you!”

Shriner received additional warnings that her actions could result in lethal consequences. Officers reiterated commands, with statements such as, “Drop the gun, you’re going to get shot… It’s the police.” The escalating situation culminated in gunfire after Shriner pointed her weapon.

Following the Shooting

Security footage recorded from the front of the property revealed Shriner standing on the path leading to the street before ultimately retreating indoors following the shooting. Captain Chogyoji reported that Shriner was hit by gunfire but managed to flee back into her home.

911 Call Insights

Audio from a 911 call placed shortly after the incident reveals a chaotic scene. An unidentified female voice reported, “Oh, there were three men, she says there were three men and one of them shot her…” She described police outside with weapons drawn, expressing uncertainty about whether they had apprehended the suspected shooter.

Shriner herself can be heard on the recording asserting, “I had my gun. And he said, put down that gun, put down that gun. I said put down your f—king gun and then he shot me.” This statement illustrates the chaotic exchange leading up to the shooting.

The Aftermath

Captain Chogyoji disclosed that after about an hour, Shriner voluntarily exited her residence and was subsequently taken into custody without further conflict. Body cam footage from the arrest shows her lying face down on the ground as officers placed her in handcuffs.

It later emerged that Shriner was not involved in the hit-and-run incident that led police to respond to her home. Instead, she resides at the property where the confrontation took place. Following the shooting, she received medical treatment at a local hospital, suggesting that she would need extended care.

Fortunately, no officers sustained injuries during the incident.

Legal Repercussions

In the aftermath of the shooting, evidence at the scene included a Glock 9mm handgun and a spent cartridge casing. Jillian Lauren Shriner was booked for attempted murder, with bail set at $1 million by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. After posting bail, she was released and is scheduled to appear in court on April 30, 2025.

Scott Shriner, known for his role as the bassist in Weezer, is part of a band that also includes Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, and Brian Bell. He briefly addressed the incident after it occurred, assuring that his wife was alright but otherwise opted to maintain privacy. While walking their dogs, he concluded with a light-hearted remark, saying, “See you at Coachella!”

No Further Comment from Weezer

Although Weezer performed at the Coachella music festival the same weekend as the incident, no statements regarding the situation were provided by the band. A representative for Weezer did not respond immediately to inquiries from media sources.

This incident underscores the serious nature of police interactions during high-stakes events and raises pressing questions about accountability and public safety.