Woman Accused of Shooting at Rihanna's Home Has a Record

Suspect arrested after firing multiple shots at singer's mansion, alleged motive not yet clear

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Gunshots at Rihanna's Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon have left police with a suspect in custody but no clear explanation as to her alleged motive. Authorities say 35-year-old Ivanna Ortiz of Orlando, Fla., fired at least 10 rounds from a white Tesla parked across the street from the singer's Beverly Hills-area property shortly after 1pm. Ortiz was armed with an AR-15–style rifle and was arrested roughly 30 minutes after the initial 911 call.

Why it matters

The shooting at Rihanna's home has raised concerns about the safety and security of high-profile celebrities, as well as the broader issue of gun violence in the United States. The suspect's criminal history also highlights the challenges of preventing such incidents, especially when the alleged perpetrator has a history of violence.

The details

According to LAPD radio traffic, the shots were aimed at Rihanna's front gate and a nearby RV. Rihanna was inside the home but was not injured. Public records show Ortiz has prior arrests in Florida, including a careless driving case in 2021 and a 2023 arrest on suspicion of domestic violence and battery. Recent posts on a Facebook account under her name mentioned Rihanna, including one message complaining, "Say something to me directly instead of sneaking around like you talking to me where I'm not at."

  • The shooting occurred on Sunday afternoon around 1pm.
  • Ortiz was arrested roughly 30 minutes after the initial 911 call.

The players

Ivanna Ortiz

A 35-year-old woman from Orlando, Florida, who is accused of firing multiple shots at Rihanna's Los Angeles home. Ortiz has a criminal history, including prior arrests for careless driving and domestic violence.

Rihanna

A popular singer whose Los Angeles home was the target of the shooting. Rihanna was inside the home at the time of the incident but was not injured.

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What they’re saying

“I was a little shocked. We don't hear that kind of thing in this neighborhood.”

— Unidentified neighbor (KTLA)

What’s next

Investigators have not yet determined Ortiz's motive for the shooting, and they are still working to understand how she obtained the AR-15-style rifle used in the attack. Ortiz has been booked on suspicion of attempted murder and is being held on $10 million bail, but she has not yet entered a plea.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of protecting high-profile individuals from gun violence, as well as the need for stronger measures to prevent individuals with a history of violence from obtaining firearms. The shooting has also raised concerns about the broader issue of gun violence in the United States and the need for comprehensive solutions to address this problem.