• Jillian Lauren was shot by police during an armed confrontation at her home in Eagle Rock.
• LAPD released video footage showing the chaotic moments leading to the shooting.
• Lauren is currently charged with attempted murder of a peace officer and has posted bail.
• The incident occurred as police sought suspects from a nearby car crash.
• Lauren's injuries were non-life-threatening; she is scheduled to appear in court soon.

Los Angeles police released video footage of the shooting involving Jillian Lauren, the author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, which occurred during a confrontation at her home in Eagle Rock. The LAPD stated that Lauren, 51, pointed a gun at officers after mistaking them for armed suspects. This incident left her hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, as shown in the spliced footage from body-worn cameras and surveillance cameras, highlighting confusion in the moments leading up to the shooting, according to latimes and sfgate.

During the incident on April 8, LAPD officers were assisting the California Highway Patrol in locating suspects from a hit-and-run when they encountered Lauren in her backyard armed with a gun. Audio from the body camera recordings revealed officers shouting at Lauren to drop her weapon over the noise of a helicopter. However, the view was obstructed by a high fence, complicating the situation further as an officer noted, “Ma’am, we’re trying to help you. Put the gun down. You’re going to get shot,” according to indiatimes and huffpost.

Video evidence shows that Lauren chambered a round before police opened fire, with at least six shots fired in quick succession. After the shooting, she reportedly retreated towards her home and was then found by police lying on the road with a gunshot wound to her arm. She was taken to the hospital for treatment before being booked on suspicion of attempted murder of a peace officer, later posting bail of $1 million. Lauren is due to appear in court on April 30, according to latimes and huffpost.

The incident has garnered significant media attention, not only due to the circumstances surrounding Lauren’s actions but also her status as a notable author known for her bestselling memoirs. After the release of the LAPD footage, debate has arisen regarding whether Lauren was justified in her armed response given her perception of the threat at hand. The situation unfolded rapidly, with neighbors reporting to 911 calls about an armed individual in their vicinity and raising questions about public safety in the neighborhood, according to sfgate and indiatimes.