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Ivanna Ortiz, a 35-year-old Florida woman, was arrested after firing multiple shots. The attack on Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion happened Sunday afternoon with seven to ten rounds striking the gate and property. Family members were inside, but no injuries reported.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Suspect: Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, from Florida, booked for attempted murder
- Weapon: AR-15-style rifle used in Sunday afternoon attack on celebrity home
- Bail Amount: $10.225 million set after arrest in Sherman Oaks parking lot
- Family Inside: Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and their three children were home during shooting
Woman Arrested After Firing Shots at Rihanna Home Sunday
Los Angeles police identified the 35-year-old suspect as Ivanna Lisette Ortiz on Monday. Officers arrested her approximately 30 minutes after the 1:15 PM shooting in a Sherman Oaks parking lot. She drove up to the Beverly Hills property and opened fire from a white Tesla before fleeing.
Police followed the vehicle using helicopter surveillance and located the white Tesla quickly. Officers discovered an AR-15-style rifle and seven casings inside after pulling the suspect over. Investigators found bullet holes in the front property gate and an RV parked in the driveway.
Ivanna Ortiz arrested for attempted murder after firing shots at Rihanna’s home
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Attack Occurred While Family Was Inside Beverly Crest Home
Rihanna was home when the shooting happened on Sunday afternoon around 1:21 PM. Her partner A$AP Rocky and their three young children were also inside the Beverly Hills Post Office neighborhood mansion. The couple shares sons RZA (age 3) and Riot Rose (age 2), plus daughter Rocki, born in September.
According to the LAPD radio dispatch, the suspect fired at least 10 shots from inside her vehicle across the street. No injuries were reported despite the barrage of gunfire hitting the estate. Investigators said a round penetrated a wall of the mansion, but the nine-time Grammy winner and her family remained safe.
Background and Investigation Details
Ivanna Ortiz is linked to social media accounts of an Illinois native who claims to work as a speech therapist. State records indicate a woman of the same name working as a licensed speech-language pathology assistant in Florida. Police declined to comment on her employment status or possible motive for the attack.
| Detail | Information |
| Suspect Name | Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35 |
| Residence | Florida |
| Charge | Attempted Murder |
| Bail Set | $10,225,000 |
“When they pulled the suspect over and took her into custody, they searched the vehicle and located an assault rifle and seven casings.”
— Armen Arias, LAPD Spokesperson
Police Response and Arrest Timeline
Officers in a helicopter caught sight of the white Tesla fleeing south on Coldwater Canyon Drive. Radio correspondence detailed the suspect’s appearance: braids in her hair, a cream-colored blouse, and a dirty-bottomed vehicle. LAPD followed her vehicle to a shopping center parking lot in Sherman Oaks, roughly 30 minutes after the initial 911 call.
The arrest happened swiftly after officers surrounded the vehicle. Police searched the white Tesla and discovered the AR-15-style weapon immediately. Investigators also found seven shell casings inside the car, confirming the weapon used in the attack.
Why Would Someone Target Rihanna’s Home So Brazenly?
Officials have not released a motive for the shocking attack. Details of the arrest and investigation remain unclear at this time. LAPD declined to comment on whether Ivanna Ortiz had prior contact with Rihanna or if the attack was random or targeted. Investigators continue looking into her background and potential connections to the star.
The incident marks another security breach for the celebrity. In 2018, a Fullerton man broke into Rihanna’s Hollywood Hills home and spent 12 hours inside. Eduardo Leon later pleaded no contest to stalking the singer. That case raised serious questions about celebrity home security in the Los Angeles area.
Sources
- NBC News – Comprehensive reporting on the arrest and incident details
- Los Angeles Times – Investigation coverage with police dispatch information
- The Hollywood Reporter – Confirmed arrest charges and bail amount
