Rihanna Shooting Suspect Arrested, Had Called Star 'Witch' in Video

Ivanna Ortiz, 35, booked for attempted murder with $10.225 million bail after allegedly firing 10 shots at Rihanna's LA home

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Ivanna Ortiz, a 35-year-old woman, has been arrested and booked for attempted murder in connection with a shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles home on Sunday. Ortiz had previously posted a video on YouTube where she referred to Rihanna as a 'witch' and made other concerning statements about the singer. Ortiz is being held on a $10.225 million bail, and a motive for the shooting has not yet been determined.

Why it matters

The shooting at Rihanna's home raises serious concerns about celebrity security and the potential dangers posed by obsessive fans or individuals with a history of making threats. The case also highlights the need for better monitoring and intervention for those who exhibit signs of mental health issues or fixation on public figures.

The details

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Ortiz allegedly fired approximately 10 shots at Rihanna's home from inside a white Tesla on Sunday afternoon, striking the property multiple times. She was arrested about 30 minutes later, and a weapon was recovered. Ortiz had previously posted a video on YouTube two months ago where she made multiple references to Rihanna, calling her a 'witch' and making other concerning statements.

  • On Sunday afternoon, Ortiz allegedly fired 10 shots at Rihanna's Los Angeles home.
  • Ortiz was arrested about 30 minutes after the shooting incident.
  • Two months ago, Ortiz posted a video on YouTube where she referred to Rihanna as a 'witch'

The players

Ivanna Ortiz

A 35-year-old woman who has been booked for attempted murder in connection with the shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles home.

Rihanna

A popular singer and songwriter who was the target of the alleged shooting at her Los Angeles home.

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What they’re saying

“Listen, Rihanna, when you die, God is taking me to my future. You want to kill me?”

— Ivanna Ortiz (YouTube)

“Yeah, she's a witch.”

— Ivanna Ortiz (YouTube)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for heightened security measures and mental health support for public figures who may be targeted by obsessive individuals. It also raises broader questions about how to identify and intervene with those exhibiting concerning behavior before it escalates to violence.