Woman Arrested for Shooting at Rihanna's Beverly Hills Home

Suspect booked on suspicion of attempted murder after firing multiple shots at the singer's residence.

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 several gunshots at the home of singer Rihanna on Sunday afternoon. Ortiz was taken into custody and booked on suspicion of attempted murder, with bail set at $10.225 million. No injuries were reported, but the bullets struck the home's front gate, a wall, and a parked vehicle.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing security and safety concerns faced by high-profile celebrities, even in exclusive neighborhoods like Beverly Hills. It also raises questions about the accessibility of assault-style weapons and the potential dangers they pose to the public.

The details

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded around 1:15 p.m. to reports of gunfire at Rihanna's residence in the Beverly Crest neighborhood. Investigators believe Ortiz stopped her white Tesla outside the property and fired between five and seven shots from an AR-style rifle. 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.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon around 1:15 p.m.

The players

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz

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

Rihanna

The famous singer whose 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 (big1021.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Ivanna Lisette Ortiz to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by high-profile celebrities and the need for stricter gun control measures to prevent such potentially deadly attacks from occurring in the future.