Woman Charged with Premeditated Attempted Murder After Targeting Rihanna's Home

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Prosecutors have filed 14 felony charges, including premeditated attempted murder, against a 35-year-old woman named Ivanna Lisette Ortiz for allegedly firing several gunshots toward the home of singer Rihanna in Beverly Hills. Authorities say the attack was deliberate and could carry a potential life sentence.

Why it matters

The incident raises concerns about the safety and security of high-profile celebrities, as well as the broader issue of gun violence and the need for stricter gun control measures to protect innocent lives.

The details

Ortiz is accused of firing several shots from outside the gated property around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, striking the home's gate and exterior areas. Bullets also hit a neighboring house and at least one parked vehicle, though no injuries were reported. Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, their three children, and Rihanna's mother were inside the residence at the time. Ortiz fled the area after the shooting but was later arrested at a shopping center in the Sherman Oaks area. Police recovered a firearm believed to have been used in the attack.

• The shooting occurred around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2026.
• Ortiz was arrested shortly after the incident at a shopping center in the Sherman Oaks area.

What’s next

Prosecutors are reviewing Ortiz's social media activity and investigating whether the suspect may have been targeting the property intentionally. Ortiz is being held on about $1.8 million bail and could face life in prison if convicted.