Author Shot by Police in LA Chaos Involving Hit-and-Run Suspect
author shot by police: In a surreal turn of events in Los Angeles, author Jillian Lauren was shot by police following a tense standoff sparked by a neighborhood manhunt. The bestselling writer was reportedly armed and refused to comply with police orders during a chaotic search for hit-and-run suspects near her home.
Author Shot by Police After Confrontation in Her Backyard
Armed Writer Allegedly Opened Fire at Suspect
Authorities say the 51-year-old, who lives in Eagle Rock with her husband—Weezer bassist Scott Shriner—emerged from her house with a handgun and pointed it at officers after reportedly engaging one of the suspects herself. The author shot by police was hit in the shoulder and later taken into custody with non-life-threatening injuries.
Jillian Lauren’s Arrest: What Led to the Shooting?
Backyard Stand-Off Turns Violent
According to LAPD reports, Lauren allegedly fired her weapon at one of the hit-and-run suspects after he attempted to break into her home. When officers confronted her, she refused to drop her weapon and aimed it at them, prompting the police to fire.
Author Shot by Police, Then Surrendered with Babysitter
After being wounded, Lauren retreated inside her home for nearly 30 minutes before surrendering alongside her babysitter. A 9mm handgun was recovered at the scene, and Lauren was later charged with attempted murder.
Suspect Found Near Author’s Home
Unusual Attempt to Blend In
The man suspected of the hit-and-run was found nearby, wearing only boxers, having tried to disguise himself by jumping into a pool and watering plants. Two other suspects remain at large.
Who Is Jillian Lauren?
Author, Memoirist, and True Crime Interviewer
Lauren—also known as Jillian Shriner—is known for her memoir Some Girls: My Life in a Harem and the true-crime bestseller Behold the Monster, chronicling her interviews with serial killer Samuel Little. She has been married to Scott Shriner since 2005.
Will This Affect Weezer’s Coachella Appearance?
Earlier this week, Weezer was added to the Coachella 2025 lineup alongside Ed Sheeran. It’s unclear if the incident involving the author shot by police will affect the band’s upcoming appearance at the festival.