Rihanna Shooting Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder, Facing Life in Prison

Ivanna Ortiz appeared in court and was hit with 14 charges, including attempted murder, for allegedly firing shots at Rihanna's California home.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:53am

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The woman accused of shooting at Rihanna's Beverly Hills, California home while the singer was inside has officially been charged with attempted murder. Ivanna Ortiz appeared in a Los Angeles County courthouse for an arraignment and plea hearing, where she was also given a slew of additional charges, including nine counts of assault with a firearm, two counts of shooting into an inhabited dwelling, and one count of shooting at a motor vehicle. Ortiz is currently being held on $1.8 million bond and has been ordered to stay away from Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky.

Why it matters

The shooting at Rihanna's home has raised concerns about celebrity security and the growing problem of gun violence in affluent neighborhoods. The charges against Ortiz highlight the serious legal consequences she is facing for the alleged attack.

The details

According to court documents, Ortiz appeared in court on Tuesday wearing a blue jumpsuit and styled her hair into two blonde braids. She did not enter a plea during the brief hearing, and her scheduled arraignment date has been set for March 26. Prosecutors revealed that Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were inside an airstream trailer on the property when the shooting occurred, and that Ortiz also allegedly hit another home within Rihanna's neighborhood, where two people were inside at the time.

  • The shooting was reported to have taken place on Sunday around 1:20 p.m.
  • Ortiz appeared in court on Tuesday for an arraignment and plea hearing.

The players

Ivanna Ortiz

A 35-year-old woman who has been charged with attempted murder and several other charges for allegedly firing shots at Rihanna's California home.

Rihanna

A nine-time Grammy-winning singer who was inside her California home when the shooting occurred.

A$AP Rocky

Rihanna's long-term partner, who was also inside the home at the time of the shooting.

Nathan Hochman

The Los Angeles County District Attorney who revealed that Ortiz could face a sentence of life behind bars for the charges.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Ivanna Ortiz out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing concerns about gun violence and the need for increased security measures for high-profile individuals like Rihanna. It also raises questions about the legal system's ability to address repeat offenders and the potential consequences they face for such serious crimes.