Jillian Lauren, Weezer bassist’s wife, makes first court appearance after LAPD shooting incident: What we know

Jillian Lauren, a bestselling author and the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was involved in a police shooting in Los Angeles on April 8, 2025. The police say they were chasing hit-and-run suspects when they came across Lauren outside her home in Eagle Rock. According to video footage, she was armed and did not drop her weapon when told to by the police.

The Los Angeles Police Department says officers believed Lauren was a threat, and hence was shot in the arm or shoulder. Police say she fired a gun, although there is some confusion about whether she knew she was facing law enforcement. After being treated at a hospital, Lauren was booked on suspicion of attempted murder of a police officer.

Lauren appeared in court for the first time on April 30, 2025, but has not yet spoken publicly. Prosecutors have not yet filed official charges. She is currently out on a $1 million bond. Her next court date is scheduled for May 13, 2025.

What happened during the LAPD shooting involving Jillian Lauren?

As reported by Rolling Stone on May 1, 2025, the shooting happened when LAPD and CHP officers were searching for suspects in a hit-and-run case. They chased three people who ran into a residential area in Eagle Rock. During the search, officers entered Jillian Lauren’s backyard, where they say they found her armed with a handgun.

Body camera and home video footage show officers telling Jillian Lauren to drop the weapon. They shouted, “Put the gun down!” and said they were police. According to the LAPD, Lauren racked her gun and appeared to point it at the officers, and one officer believed she fired toward them. Police fired back, wounding her in the upper arm or shoulder.

According to NBC News on May 1, 2025, Jillian Lauren ran inside after being shot, and later called 911 from inside her house. In the call, she said, the police asked her to “put down the f*cking gun, and then he shot me.” The call suggests she may have thought she was facing the hit-and-run suspects, not police officers.

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What happened during her first court appearance?

As reported by ABC7 on April 30, 2025, Jillian Lauren appeared in court at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. She was with her lawyer and several supporters. Lauren did not speak during the hearing, and no plea was entered. Her bond was set at $1 million.

The prosecutors had not filed formal charges as of the hearing. The judge gave them more time to review the case. The next court date is set for May 13, 2025. The district attorney’s office is still deciding whether to file charges.

The police recovered a 9mm Glock and a spent bullet casing from Lauren’s property. This evidence is part of the ongoing investigation. The police say the officers were behind a fence when they opened fire. No officers were hurt in the incident.

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The shooting involving Jillian Lauren and the LAPD has raised several questions. Lauren says she thought she was defending her home. The police say she pointed a gun at them and may have fired. No one else was hurt in the incident. Lauren has appeared in court but has not been charged yet.

Her next court hearing is on May 13, 2025. Prosecutors will decide whether to file formal charges. The case remains under investigation. More information may come out in the weeks ahead.

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