Jillian Laurenwife Weazer Bassist Scott Schliner is at the heart of a strange and serious lawsuit this week following a shootout with a police officer outside the couple’s home in Los Angeles.
The 51-year-old author and advocate were booked with an attempted murder charge, allegedly hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and fired an LAPD officer.
Gillian Lauren was later released after posting a $1 million bond.
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The wife of the Weezer bassist, photographed by LAPD after a shooting erupted during a manhunt in the backyard

Officials say they were pursuing suspects from a multi-car crash on the 134 highway. During the strange event, the male suspect was stripped into boxer’s shorts, jumped into the neighbor’s pool, and was reportedly blended in and painted plants before approaching Schreiner’s home.
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“Around 3:25pm on April 8, 2025, the California Highway Patrol requested a backup to find three misdemeanor hit and run suspects who fled to a residential area,” the press release posted on April 9. US every week. “As officers were in the rear yard of the residence, they observed a woman identified as Gillian Schliner, 51, in the yard of the neighboring residence, armed with a handgun.”
Additionally, LAPD officials claim that when Lauren went outside, she ignored repeated commands to drop the weapon. “She fired a weapon at a LAPD officer,” confirmed spokeswoman Jennifer Falk. People Magazine.
The officer returned the fire and struck her on the shoulder.
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Weezerlocker’s wife was arrested for attempted murder after a backyard shootout with police officers

Audio from the incident reportedly captured one officer notifying the dispatch that the woman had a gun and later demanded support for “a victim of a suspected female gunshot wound.” Police later retrieved a 9mm handgun from their home and booked Lauren Syrier, absent from attempted murder of a peace officer.
She subsequently posted a $1 million bond and was released, but the court date has not been confirmed yet.
In the aftermath of the incident, Lauren allegedly told police that she believed she was protecting her home from suspected escapees.
Officials confirmed that she was not involved in the original crash, but said she escalated the situation by swinging the weapon around and firing it. The suspect who escaped was also taken into custody, but was later released after being quoted. The two additional suspects remain large.
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Gillian Lauren’s Painful Past After the LAPD Shooting

Now, her complicated past has resurfaced, attracting new attention in light of the accusations.
In her 2010 memoir, “Some Girls,” she talked about traumatic childhood abuse and shared her time in the harem of Prince Jeffri Borkia of Brunei. Daily Mail.
Growing up in Livingston, New Jersey, she described years of pain caused by violence at her father’s hands. Despite her struggle, she believes her husband Scott Schliner is a beacon of the stability of her life, writing that he is “one bright star” in her personal challenges.
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Weezerstar’s wife was battling cancer a few weeks before her LAPD shootout

The arrest came weeks after Gillian Lauren revealed she was undergoing cancer treatment, adding a deeper and more personal layer to the already complicated and troublesome situation. On March 4th, she shared an update from her hospital bed via Instagram and acknowledged her medical team using her trademark humor and gratitude.
“I would like to thank the Academy, my fantastic hair and makeup team, the lighting designers at #GlendalEadventisThhospital,” she wrote, playfully nodding to the team who supported her during her procedure.
“Yes. “I’m here to thank the incredible oncology team here. He didn’t let me refuse and drew complicated surgeries on me. I’m always so grateful for every second of compassionate and excellent medical care I’ve had in my life.”
She finishes the post with a short but heartfelt reflex about the emotional weight of her journey, writing, “And let’s all breathe.”
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What happens next?

As legal proceedings unfold, many questions remain, such as whether Lauren will face trial and whether Scott Schliner will be made public more.
For now, the case adds a dark and unexpected twist to the lives of the acclaimed author and her rock star husband.