A Florida woman has been formally charged with attempted murder and multiple assault counts following a shooting incident at the gated Beverly Hills home of global superstar Rihanna. Court documents reveal that 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz faces one count of attempted murder and ten counts of assault on a person with a semiautomatic firearm, along with three additional felony charges for shooting at an inhabited vehicle or dwelling.
Details of the Incident and Charges
The alleged shooting occurred on Sunday afternoon outside Rihanna's residence in the exclusive Beverly Hills area of Los Angeles. Authorities confirmed that no one was injured during the event, and it remains uncertain whether Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, or their children were present at the time. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell noted that ten individuals were inside the home when the shots were fired, though he did not specify their identities.
Suspect's Background and Arrest
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, who was arrested shortly after the incident, is being held on a substantial bail set at $10.2 million. Investigators believe she traveled to California from Florida, with public records indicating her most recent address was in Orlando. Notably, Ortiz has worked as a licensed speech pathologist for over a decade. During her court appearance, she wore blue jail attire with her blond hair in braids and communicated with a lawyer through a glass partition in the custody area.
Police recovered a weapon at the scene, but the motive behind the shooting is still under investigation. Authorities have not disclosed any potential connection between Ortiz and Rihanna. Efforts to reach Ortiz for comment were unsuccessful, as voicemails could not be left on a listed phone number, and emails sent to addresses under her name went unanswered. Similarly, the public defender's office did not immediately respond to inquiries.
Media Coverage and Past Incidents
Local news station KABC-TV broadcast footage showing five bullet holes in the front gate of Rihanna's home, with police dispatch audio indicating that ten shots were fired. This is not the first security breach at a property owned by the singer; in 2018, a man broke into another of her homes in the Hollywood Hills, leading to stalking and vandalism charges. He later pleaded no contest and received probation.
Rihanna's Profile and Family
Rihanna, a nine-time Grammy Award winner with 14 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including iconic tracks like "We Found Love" and "Umbrella," has also built a successful business empire with her makeup brand, Fenty Beauty, launched in 2017. She and A$AP Rocky recently expanded their family, announcing the birth of their third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, in September. Representatives for Rihanna have not issued statements regarding the shooting, as emails to her publicist and manager from The Associated Press remain unanswered.
