Incident Overview
A woman was arrested after multiple shots were fired into Rihanna’s home in Beverly Hills, California, on March 8, 2026. The incident occurred around 1:21 p.m. local time, when approximately 10 shots were reported to have been fired from a vehicle described as a white Tesla parked across the street.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident, and Rihanna was home at the time. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, was taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
Details of the Arrest
Authorities discovered an assault rifle and seven casings in Ortiz’s vehicle. She is currently being held on a $10 million bond. The LAPD Robbery Homicide Division is actively investigating the incident.
According to LAPD radio dispatch, “approximately 10 shots had been fired at the home from a vehicle described as a white Tesla parked across the street.” NBC reports that Ortiz was arrested in connection with the shooting.
Context and Background
This incident is not the first time Rihanna has faced security threats. In 2018, a man broke into her house in the Hollywood Hills and was sentenced to probation for stalking.
Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, share three children: RZA Athleston, Riot Rose, and Rocki Irish Mayers. The shooting occurred just before A$AP Rocky’s upcoming world tour, raising concerns about the family’s safety.
Uncertainties
Details remain unconfirmed regarding whether anyone else was in the residence during the shooting. A possible motive for the shooting has not been provided, and it is unclear if Ortiz had any connection to Rihanna.