LAPD Chief's Support for Officers in Shooting of Author Overturned by Police Commission
The Los Angeles Police Commission has overruled LAPD Chief Michel Moore regarding an officer-involved shooting from April 2025. Chief Moore had supported officers who fired at Jillian Lauren, an author and former spouse of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner. A report released on Thursday, March 26, 2026, revealed that the commission determined some police actions during the incident violated departmental policies. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of law enforcement procedures in Los Angeles.
Key facts
- LAPD Chief Michel Moore supported officers involved in shooting Jillian Lauren
- Los Angeles Police Commission overruled the chief's position
- Incident occurred in April 2025 in Los Angeles
- Commission found some officer actions violated department policies
- Report was made public on March 26, 2026
Entities
Institutions
- LAPD
- Los Angeles Police Commission
Locations
- Los Angeles