Woman Facing Charges for Shooting at Rihanna’s Home Appears in Court
Florida Woman Faces Court Over Alleged Shooting at Rihanna’s Home
LOS ANGELES – Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, a 35-year-old from Florida, is due in court Wednesday to face charges of attempted murder following an incident involving gunfire at the home of singer Rihanna.
During her initial court appearance on March 10, Ortiz was ordered to remain in custody on a bail of $1.875 million. The judge also imposed a restraining order, prohibiting her from having any contact with Rihanna and her partner, Rakim "A$AP Rocky" Mayers.
On March 8, Ortiz allegedly drove a white Tesla to the 9500 block of Heather Road in Beverly Hills and opened fire with an AR-15-style rifle, targeting the property where Rihanna was present along with her three children, her mother, and two staff members. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but Ortiz now faces serious charges, including one count of attempted murder and ten counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. She is also charged with multiple counts of shooting at occupied dwellings and vehicles.
Prosecutors disclosed that Ortiz fired at two structures on the property: the main house and an Airstream trailer that was also occupied at the time. Law enforcement apprehended her approximately 30 minutes after the shooting in a Sherman Oaks parking lot.
Recent social media posts attributed to Ortiz have revealed alarming behavior patterns, including messages where she expressed both hostility and a fixation on Rihanna. In one December post, Ortiz stated, "I’m already threw (sic) with Rihanna, Your turn hiding (expletive), Stop begging for a look," and in a separate video, she claimed that Rihanna "wants to kill her."
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation. Investigators are analyzing the weapon used and exploring Ortiz’s online activities for any possible connections to Rihanna.
Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Nathan Hochman emphasized the gravity of the situation, particularly given the presence of young children and other family members during the shooting. “When an individual comes into our community and decides to shoot it up, that individual will be arrested and held fully accountable for her actions,” Hochman stated.
Ortiz’s arraignment on Wednesday will determine her plea regarding the numerous felony charges. If convicted on all counts, she could face a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
