Trending Now - Florida Woman Faces Attempted Murder Charges for Shooting at Rihanna's Home

WHO:

Ivanna Ortiz, 35, of Orlando, Florida

Rihanna, singer

ASAP Rocky, hip-hop artist and Rihanna's partner

Nathan Hochman, Los Angeles County District Attorney

Jim McDonnell, Los Angeles Police Department Chief

WHAT:

Ortiz faces one count of attempted murder, nine counts of assault with a firearm, two counts of shooting into an inhabited dwelling, and one count of shooting at a motor vehicle.

Ortiz is being held in lieu of $1.8 million bail.

Ortiz did not enter a plea during her hearing.

Bullets struck Rihanna's home, an Airstream parked on the property, and a neighbor's house.

If convicted, Ortiz faces life in a California state prison.

WHERE:

Rihanna's home is located in Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, California.

Ortiz was arrested in Sherman Oaks, California.

WHEN:

Ortiz was charged on March 10th, 2026.

Her arraignment is scheduled for March 26th, 2026.

The shooting occurred on March 8th, 2026.

Ortiz posted on Facebook on February 17th, 2026, and again on February 23rd, 2026.

WHY:

A motive for the shooting is under investigation by the LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division.

Ortiz had attacked Rihanna on social media in recent weeks.

HOW:

Ortiz allegedly fired shots from a parked car outside Rihanna's home.

A witness saw Ortiz driving a white Tesla before the shooting.

Police tracked Ortiz's vehicle using a license plate reader.

An LAPD helicopter tracked the vehicle until it was pulled over.

Police found an “AR-15-style” rifle, ammunition, and a blond wig in Ortiz's car.

(UPDATED March 11, 2026 01:30 UTC)

In a shocking incident, Ivanna Ortiz from Orlando, Florida, has been charged with attempted murder and multiple counts of assault after allegedly firing shots from a parked car outside Rihanna's home in Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, on March 8. Ortiz, who did not enter a plea during her hearing and is being held on $1.8 million bail, faces life in prison if convicted, with her arraignment scheduled for March 26. The LAPD is investigating the motive behind the shooting, which comes after Ortiz had made social media attacks against Rihanna in recent weeks.