A 35-year-old Florida resident, identified asIvanna Lisette Ortiz, has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting at the Beverly Crest residence of global music superstar Rihanna on 8 March 2026.
Prosecutors allege that the suspect, an Orlando resident, drove a white Tesla to the singer's estate and discharged multiple rounds from a semi-automatic weapon.
The incident has drawn widespread attention due to the danger posed to the singer, her family, and others inside the property at the time.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has chargedOrtizwith one count of attempted murder in connection with the shooting. Prosecutors also filed 10 felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm and three counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling.
If convicted on the charges, Ortiz could face a sentence of life imprisonment under California law. Authorities say the case will be pursued vigorously due to the seriousness of the alleged offence and the number of people placed at risk.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman emphasised the danger posed by such incidents in a statement, warning that 'opening fire in any populated neighbourhood is extremely dangerous, puts lives at risk and will be fully prosecuted.'
According to theLos Angeles County District Attorney's Office, theshooting occurred shortly after 1:20 pm local time(9:20 pm GMT) when the suspect allegedly drove to the singer's residence and fired several rounds from a semi-automatic weapon in the direction of the property.
Authorities said the star, whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, was inside the home at the time along with her partner A$AP Rocky, their three young children, her mother, and staff members.
Despite the alarming circumstances, officials confirmed that no one inside the residence was injured. However, law enforcement sources said those present 'easily could have been hit' by the gunfire.
Police reports suggest several bullets struck the property's front gate during the incident, while dispatch audio referenced approximately10 shots being fired.
Source: International Business Times UK
