Rihanna Shooting: Florida Woman Charged with Attempted Murder

A Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder and multiple felony counts following a shooting at the Los Angeles home of singer Rihanna on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, of Orlando, Florida, allegedly fired shots at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion from inside her vehicle.

Details of the Incident

According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Ortiz has been charged with one count of attempted murder, 10 felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and three felony counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling or camper . Police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 1:21 p.m. On Sunday. Investigators believe Ortiz fired around 10 shots from an AR-15-style assault rifle while parked across the street from the residence .

One round penetrated a wall of the mansion, and bullet holes were found in the gate and an RV parked on the property. No one was injured during the shooting. Authorities have stated that Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, their three children, and Rihanna’s mother were all present on the property at the time of the incident .

Arrest and Bail

Following the shooting, Ortiz allegedly fled the scene in her Tesla. A police helicopter located the vehicle, and she was arrested approximately 30 minutes after the initial 911 call in a shopping center parking lot in Sherman Oaks. A weapon and seven casings were recovered from the vehicle.

Ortiz was initially held on $10.2 million bail, which was later reduced to $1.8 million . She is scheduled to be arraigned on March 25, 2026.

Background and Potential Motive

Authorities have not yet established a motive for the shooting and have stated that Ortiz had no known affiliation with Rihanna or A$AP Rocky. Records indicate Ortiz is a licensed speech pathologist. Prior arrests in Florida include a bankruptcy case in 2013, a careless driving arrest in 2021, and an arrest in 2023 on suspicion of domestic violence and battery .

Investigators discovered that Ortiz had recently posted about Rihanna several times on her Facebook page, including a meme suggesting the singer had an STI and a direct message to Rihanna questioning her directly .

Legal Representation and Next Steps

Ortiz was represented by Deputy Public Defender Jamarcus Bradford, who initially entered a plea of not guilty on her behalf before requesting a postponement of the arraignment. A protective order has been issued, prohibiting Ortiz from contacting Rihanna (Robin Fenty) and A$AP Rocky (Rakim Mayers) or approaching their home. She is also prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition .

As of March 11, 2026, neither Rihanna nor A$AP Rocky have publicly commented on the incident.