Christian Influencer Arrested for Rifle Attack on Rihanna's Home

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Pop star Rihanna was allegedly attacked at her home on Sunday by a rifle-wielding Christian influencer named Ivanna Ortiz, who had previously threatened Rihanna online. Ortiz, a former pageant contestant, pulled up outside Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion and fired roughly 10 shots in the direction of her residence, although Rihanna was home at the time and was not injured. Ortiz is now facing an attempted murder charge for the alleged shooting incident.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers that celebrities can face from unstable individuals who target them online. Rihanna has previously experienced domestic abuse and has not hesitated to speak out against the Christian right, which may have contributed to this alleged attack. The case also raises concerns about the accessibility of firearms and the need for better monitoring of potential threats against public figures.

The details

According to reports, Ortiz first threatened Rihanna on Facebook on Feb. 23rd, writing "@badgalriri Are you there? Cause I was waiting for your AIDS 5-head self to say something to me directly instead of sneaking around like you talking to me where I'm not at." Ortiz, who has a history of arrests for domestic violence and other offenses, then allegedly pulled up to Rihanna's Beverly Hills home on Sunday and fired roughly 10 shots in the direction of the residence.

• On February 23rd, Ortiz made threatening posts about Rihanna on Facebook.
• On March 10th, 2026, Ortiz allegedly attacked Rihanna's home with a rifle.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Ortiz is currently facing an attempted murder charge and is being held without bail. The case is still under investigation by the Beverly Hills Police Department.