Quick rundown

A 35-year-old woman, Ivana Lisette Ortiz, was arrested after shots were fired at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna. No one was hurt, but the case is serious: prosecutors have charged Ortiz with attempted murder, multiple assault counts and shooting at an inhabited dwelling.

What prosecutors say

The Los Angeles district attorney announced on Tuesday that Ortiz faces a stack of charges including attempted murder, 10 counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and three counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling. If convicted, she could face up to life in state prison.

What happened at the scene

The shooting was reported on March 8 at around 1:15 p.m. PT outside Rihanna’s Beverly Hills residence. According to law enforcement accounts, a woman in a white Tesla pulled up across from the property gate and fired multiple rounds at the house. One bullet made it through a wall, and investigators later spotted bullet holes in the gate and an RV parked nearby.

Thankfully, there were no injuries, authorities said.

Arrest and evidence

  • Police say the white Tesla fled the scene south on Coldwater Canyon Drive.
  • About 30 minutes after the 911 call, officers arrested Ortiz at a Sherman Oaks shopping center.
  • Inside the vehicle, investigators reported finding an assault rifle and seven casings.

Bail and conflicting figures

Different reports gave different bail numbers. The district attorney’s office noted bail just under $1.9 million, while LAPD booking records later showed bail listed at more than $10 million. Either way, it is substantial and the case is moving forward.

Who was at home

Rihanna was reportedly inside the house at the time, along with her partner A$AP Rocky and their three children, RZA, Riot and Rocki. No one was hurt.

Why this matters

Shots fired at someone’s home is not a harmless stunt. Beyond the celebrity angle, this is a dangerous crime that could have ended much worse. Authorities have charged Ortiz with serious felonies and will pursue the case in court.

Legal proceedings are pending, and the facts above come from law enforcement and the district attorney’s office.