Woman Arrested After Firing Shots at Rihanna's Beverly Hills Home

Suspect booked on suspicion of attempted murder with bail set at $10.225 million

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Police in Los Angeles have arrested a 35-year-old woman named Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, who is accused of firing multiple gunshots at the home of singer Rihanna on Sunday afternoon. Ortiz was taken into custody and booked on suspicion of attempted murder after the incident, which occurred around 1:15 p.m. in the Beverly Crest neighborhood near Beverly Hills.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing security and safety concerns that high-profile celebrities and public figures face, even in exclusive and affluent neighborhoods. The use of an assault-style rifle also raises questions about gun violence and access to firearms in the Los Angeles area.

The details

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Ortiz stopped her vehicle outside Rihanna's property and fired between five and seven shots from an AR-style rifle. Some of the bullets struck the home's front gate, a wall, and a parked vehicle, but did not penetrate the interior of the house. Police recovered seven assault rifle casings at the scene. Authorities tracked Ortiz's white Tesla roughly eight miles away to the Sherman Oaks Galleria, where she was pulled over and arrested in a parking garage. A search of her vehicle uncovered the assault rifle used in the shooting.

  • The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz

A 35-year-old woman who was arrested and booked on suspicion of attempted murder for the shooting incident outside Rihanna's home.

Rihanna

The popular singer whose Beverly Hills home was the target of the shooting. Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, was inside the house along with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, and their children at the time of the incident.

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What they’re saying

“When they pulled her over and took her into custody, they searched the vehicle and located an assault rifle and seven casings.”

— Armen Arias, LAPD spokesperson (kbzn.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Ortiz's bail status in the coming days as the investigation into the motive for the shooting continues.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the security challenges and risks that high-profile celebrities and public figures face, even in exclusive neighborhoods. It also raises broader concerns about gun violence and access to assault-style weapons in the Los Angeles area.