A 35-year-old woman identified by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) as Ivanna Ortiz was arrested on Sunday, March 9, 2026, following a shooting incident at the Beverly Hills residence of global music icon Rihanna. Ortiz was booked on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple shots from a white Tesla towards the gate of the singer's property, with Rihanna and her family reportedly inside the home at the time.
"@badgalriri — Are you there? ‘Cause I was waiting for your AIDS 5-head self to say something to me directly instead of sneaking around like you’re talking to me where I’m not at.”
The incident unfolded at approximately 1:20 p.m. PT. LAPD officers were dispatched to the vicinity around 1:15 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, authorities found bullet holes in an outside gate to Rihanna’s home and in an RV parked in the driveway. Law enforcement sources indicated that between five and seven shots were fired, with at least one round penetrating a wall of the house. Police dispatch audio obtained by Fox News Digital reported approximately 10 gunshots heard near the residence, appearing to come from "across the street, directed toward the upward gate" of the property.
According to police, the suspect, Ivanna Ortiz, parked her car outside the home and fired several gunshots before speeding away. Her vehicle, a white Tesla, was quickly located by a police helicopter that tracked it fleeing south on Coldwater Canyon Drive. Officers followed the Tesla to the Sherman Oaks Galleria shopping center, approximately eight miles from Rihanna’s home. Ortiz was taken into custody at the shopping center without further incident, roughly 30 minutes after the initial 911 call was placed.
LAPD spokesperson Armen Arias confirmed to LA Magazine that "When they pulled the suspect over and took her into custody, they searched the vehicle and located an assault rifle and seven casings." Additionally, seven "assault rifle casings" were reportedly found at Rihanna's home, according to CBS News. Despite the alarming nature of the attack and the presence of people inside the residence, no injuries were reported. Ortiz is currently being held on a $10.2 million bail.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. However, social media posts by Ortiz have surfaced, indicating a potential fixation on the Grammy-winning artist. Weeks prior to the attack, a Facebook post attributed to Ortiz addressed Rihanna directly, stating: "@badgalriri — Are you there? ‘Cause I was waiting for your AIDS 5-head self to say something to me directly instead of sneaking around like you’re talking to me where I’m not at.” This post suggests a possible personal grievance or delusion driving the alleged actions.
Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, rose to international stardom in the early 2000s with hit songs such as "Pon de Replay" and "Umbrella." She resides in the Beverly Hills home with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, and their three young children: RZA, Riot, and Rocki, who was born just over five months ago.
This incident marks another troubling episode for the musician concerning her personal safety and privacy at home. In 2018, E! News reported a separate security breach when a 27-year-old man, identified as Eduardo Leon, broke into her Hollywood Hills residence by hopping a fence. Leon reportedly spent 12 hours inside the home before being discovered by an assistant. He subsequently pleaded no contest to stalking charges and was issued a 10-year restraining order, highlighting the persistent challenges celebrities face in protecting their private lives and families from intruders and individuals exhibiting concerning behavior. The recent shooting underscores the ongoing need for robust security measures and swift law enforcement response to protect public figures.
