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Florida Woman Charged for Shooting at Rihanna's Beverly Hills Home
Ivana Ortiz, 35, faces charges after allegedly firing at the singer's residence.
Mar. 10, 2026 at 7:33pm
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A 35-year-old Florida woman named Ivana Ortiz is expected to be criminally charged on Tuesday for allegedly shooting at the Beverly Hills home of singer Rihanna. No one was injured, but bullets struck Rihanna's home, an Airstream on the property, and a neighbor's house. Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky, along with their three children, were home at the time of the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the risks that high-profile celebrities can face from obsessive or disturbed individuals. The shooting at Rihanna's home raises concerns about the safety and security of public figures and their families, especially in exclusive neighborhoods like Beverly Hills.
The details
According to police, Ortiz fired the shots from a parked car outside Rihanna's home. She was later pulled over and arrested, with police finding an 'AR-15-style' rifle, ammunition, and a blonde wig in her vehicle. Ortiz is a licensed speech therapist with multiple prior arrests, and she had allegedly attacked Rihanna on social media in recent weeks.
- The shooting occurred on Sunday, March 10, 2026.
- Ortiz is expected to appear in a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday, March 12, 2026, to face charges.
The players
Ivana Ortiz
A 35-year-old woman from Orlando, Florida, who is suspected of shooting at Rihanna's Beverly Hills home.
Rihanna
A popular singer who was at home with her partner A$AP Rocky and their three children when the shooting occurred.
A$AP Rocky
Rihanna's partner, who was also at the home during the shooting.
Jim McDonnell
The Los Angeles Police Chief, who provided details about the incident during a weekly crime briefing.
What they’re saying
“A witness saw the suspect driving up and down the street outside Rihanna's home in a white Tesla in the moments before the shooting.”
— Jim McDonnell, Los Angeles Police Chief
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Ivana Ortiz out on bail.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the need for heightened security and protection measures for high-profile celebrities, as well as the potential dangers posed by obsessive individuals who target public figures.
