Woman arrested after rifle shooting targeting Rihanna’s LA property
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles police have identified a 35-year-old woman accused of opening fire on the Los Angeles home of singer Rihanna on Sunday, March 8, afternoon.
Authorities said the gunfire struck the property located in the Beverly Crest neighborhood just outside Beverly Hills, but no injuries were reported.
Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky and their children were inside the home at the time of the incident, according to police. The suspect was later taken into custody and booked on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police identify suspect in Beverly Crest shooting
The Los Angeles Police Department said Ivana Lisette Ortiz was arrested following the shooting and is being held on suspicion of attempted murder. Jail records show her bail set at approximately $10.225 million.
Police said the incident occurred around 1:15 pm local time when shots were fired toward the residence where Rihanna lives with hip-hop artist A$AP Rocky and their children.
Investigators said the suspect fired multiple rounds using what authorities described as an AR-15-style rifle. According to police, several of the bullets struck the property.
At least four rounds hit the home during the shooting, officials said, while the front gate appeared to show visible bullet holes when officers arrived at the scene.
The Los Angeles Police Department said the suspect was taken into custody after officers responded to reports of gunfire at the residence. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting or the motive behind it.
Officials confirmed that Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and their children were inside the house when the gunfire occurred but were not harmed.
Investigators were seen examining the property following the incident, including an Airstream trailer parked in the driveway. The case has been assigned to detectives from the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division.
Police pursue suspect vehicle before arrest; neighbor describes gunfire
According to authorities, officers responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired and used a helicopter to track a white Tesla believed to be connected to the shooting.
Police said the vehicle fled the area along Coldwater Canyon Drive before being located in a shopping center in Sherman Oaks. The suspect was arrested about 30 minutes after the emergency call was made, police said.
Details about where the suspect came from or what prompted the incident were not immediately released by investigators. Neighbors said they heard sudden gunfire in what is usually a quiet residential neighborhood.
One nearby resident said that the sound of gunshots was unexpected. "I was somewhat taken aback," the woman said. "Such incidents are uncommon in this neighborhood. It is generally very peaceful." Authorities continued gathering evidence at the scene on Sunday, March 8, while examining damage to the property.
The investigation remains ongoing as police work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and whether the suspect had any prior connection to the property or the individuals who live there.
