Florida Woman Pleads Not Guilty in Rihanna Home Shooting

Prosecutors say suspect fired around 20 shots at singer's Beverly Crest property

Mar. 26, 2026 at 1:20am

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A 35-year-old Florida woman named Ivanna Lisette Ortiz has pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles home on March 8. Prosecutors say Ortiz drove to the property's entrance and fired around 20 shots at two structures, including an Airstream trailer, while Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and their children were inside. No one was injured, but the prosecutor said Ortiz was "putting numerous lives at risk" by targeting the residence.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about the safety and security of high-profile celebrities, especially in their own homes. It also highlights the potential dangers of obsessive fan behavior and the need for improved protective measures for public figures.

The details

According to prosecutors, Ivanna Lisette Ortiz of Florida drove to the entrance of Rihanna's Beverly Crest property on March 8 and fired around 20 shots at two structures on the property, including an Airstream trailer. Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, and their children were inside the home at the time, but no one was injured. The prosecutor said Ortiz was "putting numerous lives at risk" by targeting the residence, but did not provide a possible motive for the alleged attack.

  • The alleged shooting occurred on March 8, 2026.
  • Ortiz pleaded not guilty to the charges in court on March 26, 2026.

The players

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz

A 35-year-old woman from Florida who has been charged in relation to the alleged shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles home.

Rihanna

A popular singer and songwriter who was at home with her partner A$AP Rocky and their children when the alleged shooting occurred.

A$AP Rocky

Rihanna's partner who was also at home during the alleged shooting incident.

Alexander Bott

The deputy district attorney who presented the case against Ortiz in court.

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What they’re saying

“By targeting the residence, [Ortiz] was putting numerous lives at risk.”

— Alexander Bott, Deputy District Attorney

What’s next

The judge will decide whether to grant Ortiz bail at a future hearing.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for improved security measures and protective protocols to safeguard high-profile individuals and their families, especially in their own homes, from obsessive and potentially dangerous behavior.