Fans in Disbelief Over LAPD Shooting of Weezer Bassist's Wife
Jillian Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by Los Angeles police and arrested Tuesday on suspicion of attempted murder during a search for a hit-and-run suspect in the Eagle Rock neighborhood. The unexpected incident caused disbelief among the band's fans.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were investigating a nearby residence Tuesday afternoon when they spotted Shriner, armed with a pistol, in the front yard of her home next door. Police say they repeatedly ordered her to drop the weapon, but she allegedly pointed it at them, prompting officers to open fire. Later, she was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Shriner was later booked on suspicion of attempted murder. No officers or civilians were injured during the incident.
Fans expressed their surprise about the news. X user, Ezinne Ukoha wrote, "This story makes no sense."
Another replied, "So I can be shot as the cops were looking for someone else? Like omg, this is crazy."
"Say it ain't so," another wrote, using lyrics from the band's popular song by the same name. "Is she okay?" wondered another fan.
Weezer, along with bassist Scott Shriner who joined in 2001, is slated to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 12 as a last-minute addition to the weekend’s lineup. Representatives for Scott Shriner have not commented on his wife's arrest or whether it will impact the band’s upcoming performance.
On Reddit, one fan came with jokes, writing, "This is gonna ruin the tour," which alluded to Justin Timberlake's words after his 2024 arrest.
"Imagine you're preparing for a major work presentation (or, in this case, Coachella) and you get a call that your partner did something like this....I would be.....frustrated, to say the least," another Redditor wrote.
"Wild, crazy story. Weezer is set to play Coachella this weekend but it wouldn’t surprise me if they cancel because of this," another worried.
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