Wife of Weezer bassist arrested after being shot by police

Bassist Scott Shriner of the band Weezer during a Rock in Rio concert in Rio de Janeiro (Alamy/PA)

A US author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner was shot and injured by Los Angeles police and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after pointing a gun at officers from her front yard, authorities said.

Jillian Lauren, 51, identified by police as Jillian Shriner and listed as Jillian Lauren Shriner in jail records, had injuries that were not life-threatening after the shooting in the north-east Los Angeles neighbourhood of Eagle Rock on Thursday, the LAPD said in a statement.