Show Must Go On — Weezer Still Playing Coachella Despite Bassist’s Wife’s Gun Battle with Police

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Weezer is still playing Coachella this weekend despite bassist Scott Shriner’s wife Jillian pointing a gun at and getting shot by police this week.

Police shot Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife Jillian on Tuesday while in pursuit of three suspects who fled on foot during a hit and run. The suspects made their way to Shriner’s neighborhood, where 51-year-old Jillian Shriner confronted police outside her neighbor’s house, armed with a handgun.

Authorities say they asked her multiple times to put down the gun, but she allegedly refused and pointed the gun at officers, who then opened fire, hitting her in the shoulder. She was taken into custody a short time later and was taken to the hospital, where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. She was also booked absentee for attempted murder, and posted $1 million bond.

No one else was injured during the incident, according to authorities. One of the hit-and-run suspects has also been arrested by Highway Patrol officers.

The wild story comes just days ahead of Weezer’s planned performance at Coachella this weekend, which Scott Shriner and other sources have confirmed is still happening. Despite his wife’s seemingly random gun battle with police and her subsequent hospital stay, Shriner used the opportunity to promote his band’s upcoming Coachella show.

“She’s alright, thank you for asking,” said Shriner in a statement to the New York Post, while out walking his dogs on Thursday. “See you at Coachella!” he added.

Weezer was added to the Coachella lineup over the weekend as a surprise replacement, alongside Ed Sheeran, for acts including FKA twigs and Anitta. Naturally, the incident with Jillian left fans wondering whether the band’s set was still a go. They will be playing the Mojave tent on Saturday afternoon. This year’s Coachella features headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone, with a special set from Travis Scott.

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