Florida Woman Faces Attempted Murder Charges in Shooting at Rihanna's Beverly Hills Residence
A 35-year-old Florida woman has been formally charged with attempted murder and multiple other felonies after allegedly firing shots into the Beverly Hills home of global superstar Rihanna on Sunday, March 9, 2026. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, a licensed speech pathologist from Orlando, was charged on Tuesday with one count of attempted murder, ten counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and three counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling, according to official court records.
Details of the Incident and Investigation
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed that approximately ten individuals were present at Rihanna's property during the shooting incident. While Chief McDonnell did not specify whether Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, or their three children were among those at the home, he emphasized that no injuries were reported despite the severity of the alleged attack.
Investigators believe Ortiz traveled from Florida to Los Angeles specifically for this incident, though the exact timing of her journey remains unclear. Authorities have not disclosed any potential connection between Ortiz and Rihanna or her family, leaving the motive for the shooting currently unknown.
Evidence and Previous Incidents
KABC-TV obtained and broadcast video footage showing five distinct bullet holes in the front gate of Rihanna's Beverly Hills residence. The news station also acquired police dispatch audio confirming that ten shots were fired during the incident.
This is not the first security breach at a Rihanna property. In 2018, a man was accused of breaking into another of the singer's homes in the Hollywood Hills and remaining there for twelve hours before being apprehended. That individual ultimately pleaded no contest to felony stalking and vandalism charges.
Legal Context and Family History
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, which is prosecuting the current case against Ortiz, has previous experience with Rihanna's family. Last year, the office charged A$AP Rocky with assault with a semiautomatic firearm following a 2021 altercation in Hollywood. A jury subsequently found the musician not guilty, sparing him what could have been a lengthy prison sentence.
Neither Rihanna's representatives nor the Los Angeles Public Defender's Office responded immediately to requests for comment regarding Ortiz's charges or potential legal representation. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the full circumstances surrounding this alarming incident at the celebrity's home.
