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Wife of Weezer Bassist Scott Shriner, Arrested for Attempted Murder

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A recent incident involving Jillian Shriner, the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, has garnered significant attention across media outlets due to its dramatic nature and implications. The incident occurred in Los Angeles, in the vicinity of the Eagle Rock neighborhood, where the couple resides.

On Tuesday, police were in pursuit of suspects involved in a misdemeanor hit-and-run on the Ventura Freeway. The suspects fled into the residential areas of Eagle Rock, leading police to request backup to locate them. During this operation, police came across Jillian in her backyard holding a handgun. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that officers repeatedly ordered her to drop the weapon. However, when she allegedly pointed the gun at them, the officers fired, hitting her in the shoulder. Jillian retreated into her residence but eventually surrendered and was taken into custody, later receiving treatment for her non-life-threatening injury at a local hospital.

In a statement released by the LAPD, it was confirmed that Jillian was not involved in the hit-and-run incident that precipitated the police presence in the area. Despite this, the encounter led to her being booked on suspicion of attempted murder due to her actions during the police confrontation. The weapon involved was a nine-millimeter handgun, which was retrieved from her home following the incident.

Jillian’s connection to the hit-and-run ceased with her arrest, as the officers were primarily focused on apprehending the suspects involved in the traffic incident. Following the shooting, she was released on a $1 million bond. Her charges have raised questions and prompted an investigation by the LAPD’s Force Investigation Division, as there are still uncertainties regarding her intentions and whether she fired at the officers.

The media coverage has also spotlighted Jillian Shriner's career and connection to the music world through her marriage to Scott Shriner. As a New York Times bestselling author, Jillian is recognized for her memoir Some Girls: My Life in a Harem, in which she shares her experiences in the harem of Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei. Her literary work includes other notable titles such as Behold the Monster: Confronting America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer, which delves into true crime.

 

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