A woman from Florida, Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, faces serious charges following an incident where gunshots were fired at singer Rihanna’s residence in Los Angeles. The charges against Ortiz include one count of attempted murder and 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The shooting occurred outside Rihanna’s home in the Beverly Hills area on Sunday, March 8.
According to court records, the Grammy award-winning singer and her partner ASAP Rocky, along with their three children, were at home during the incident, as reported by the LA Times. Although no injuries were reported, the seriousness of the situation was highlighted by the charges brought against Ortiz, including three counts of shooting at an inhabited vehicle or dwelling.
Los Angeles Police chief Jim McDonnell confirmed that the shooting took place at Rihanna’s residence but did not confirm the presence of the celebrities at the time of the incident. Ortiz, who allegedly made threats towards Rihanna on social media leading up to the shooting, is currently in custody with a bail set at $10.2 million.
Investigators believe Ortiz traveled from Florida to Los Angeles for the incident, although the exact timeline remains unclear. Ortiz, a licensed speech pathologist from Orlando, does not have a confirmed connection to Rihanna at this time. She was arrested shortly after the shooting, and a weapon was recovered by the police.
As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen if Ortiz has legal representation. Attempts to contact her through provided phone numbers and email addresses have been unsuccessful. Additionally, there has been no immediate response from Rihanna’s representatives regarding the incident.
Details from KABC-TV reveal the aftermath of the shooting, showing bullet holes on the front gate of Rihanna’s home. The news station also obtained police dispatch audio indicating that 10 shots were fired during the incident.
Rihanna, a celebrated artist with numerous chart-topping hits and a successful makeup brand, recently welcomed her third child with ASAP Rocky. The situation surrounding the shooting at her residence continues to develop, with Ortiz’s arraignment scheduled for later in the week.