Just days after being named as a surprise act at this year’s Coachella, fans are questioning if Weezer will still perform after bassist Scott Shriner’s wife was arrested for attempted murder.
The arrest has left fans scratching their heads at whether the band will pull out of the huge annual event. The rock group are due to take to the Mojave Stage for Weekend One in California this Saturday at 3:10 p.m. The popular music festival kicks off this weekend and takes place on April 11 to April 13 before returning for its second weekend on Aril 18 until April 20.
Fans were initially excited by Weezer’s announcement but have since questioned if the latest new will rule them out. Taking to Twitter/X, one user asked: “Soooo is Weezer still gonna play Coachella this weekend?” Another added: “Got #Weezer tickets for #Coachella2025 ? Holy S***. Hope it all works out OK. #COACHELLA”
Other fans took to Reddit to make a thread questioning the band’s appearance. At the time of writing, there had been no official announcement. Mirror contacted Coachella and Weezer for comment.
Jillian Lauren was shot by police after she allegedly fired at officers during a chase in Los Angeles. The confrontation reportedly happened following a chase after cops were called to a hit-and-run crash on a road in the Eagle Rock neighbourhood of the city. It’s understood three suspects involved in the incident fled the scene on foot.
One suspect is said to have exited his car, climbed an embankment, and ended up on a residential street. Reports say police scoured the area, setting up barricades and closing off streets. It’s reported Scott’s 51-year-old wife, Jillian Lauren, emerged from their home armed.
According to TMZ, a law enforcement source claimed that upon her leaving the home, she began firing, presumably at a suspect. Officers reportedly shouted at her to drop the weapon. However, it’s claimed she ignored multiple commands, leading officers to fire, hitting her shoulder.
Lauren then reportedly retreated back into the house, before returning 30 minutes later alongside another woman – thought to be her babysitter. It’s said the pair emerged with their hands raised, surrendering to the police.
Law enforcement told TMZ that Lauren was subsequently taken to a hospital and arrested for attempted murder.
Medical professionals examined Lauren for what was described as “a non-life-threatening gunshot wound” following the violent series of events.
According to TMZ, police said that they took a nine-millimetre handgun from her home upon examining the abode. Speaking to Los Angeles-based TV station KTLA about what they saw on Wednesday, witness Alana Altmeyer said: “I saw a gentleman walking on the shoulder – so, my brother and I went over and assumed that he was leaving the scene of an accident.”
Shriner, who has been in Weezer since 2001 after replacing Mikey Welsh, married Jillian in 2005. The rocker and his wife have two adopted children.
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