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Author Jillian Lauren Shriner Shot by LAPD, Faces Charges

4/26/2025

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Bestselling author Jillian Lauren Shriner was shot by LAPD officers on April 8 in her Eagle Rock backyard after allegedly pointing a gun at them during a pursuit of hit-and-run suspects. Shriner, who suffered a non-life-threatening injury, now faces attempted murder charges and is set to appear in court on April 30.

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Bestselling author Jillian Lauren Shriner was shot by LAPD officers on April 8 in her Eagle Rock backyard after allegedly pointing a gun at them during a pursuit of hit-and-run suspects. Shriner, who suffered a non-life-threatening injury, now faces attempted murder charges and is set to appear in court on April 30.