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A woman was apprehended by authorities after the abode of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky in Beverly Hills, California, was subjected to a shooting incident on Sunday, March 8. While the “Disturbia” performer was present at the residence during the event, she remained unharmed, according to details from The Los Angeles Times.
The media outlet detailed on Monday, March 9, that the individual in question discharged ten bullets towards Rihanna’s dwelling from a white Tesla positioned across the road on March 8. The vehicle then departed the area via Coldwater Canyon Drive, based on dispatch audio acquired by the Times. A representative from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) verified that the shooting is “an ongoing LAPD Robbery Homicide Division investigation.”
As of the time of this writing, neither Rihanna nor A$AP Rocky has issued a public statement regarding the occurrence.
Below is what we currently understand concerning the shooting and the accused.
A woman has been arrested after a gun was repeatedly fired toward Rihanna’s home in Beverly Hills, California. Although there were people in the house, no injuries were reported, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. pic.twitter.com/BMUkVFTpUX
— CNN (@CNN) March 9, 2026
Who Is the Person in Question in the Shooting at Rihanna’s Residence?
The identity of the individual was not immediately revealed, but according to Fox11 Los Angeles, her identity is Ivana Lisette Ortiz. The Los Angeles Times initially conveyed that the individual taken into custody was a 35-year-old woman hailing from Florida. She sported braided hair, wore a cream-hued blouse, and her vehicle had a “dirty underside,” according to the information. Law enforcement in a helicopter detected her vehicle and trailed it to a shopping center parking area in Sherman Oaks, California, where they proceeded to arrest her.
“Upon stopping the individual and taking her into custody, authorities searched the vehicle and found an assault rifle along with seven shell casings,” stated Armen Arias, an LAPD spokesperson, to the Times.
It remains uncertain whether the individual has any affiliation with Rihanna or A$AP Rocky.
Was Rihanna Hurt During the Beverly Hills Home Shooting?
Thankfully, neither Rihanna nor A$AP Rocky sustained any injuries, even though the “Diamonds” singer was at her house when the shooting took place, per the Los Angeles Times.
What Was the Reason for the Shooting at Rihanna’s Place?
At this time, no further particulars about the individual have been made available. Her supposed justification for shooting at Rihanna’s home remains unknown.