Authorities have identified the woman accused of firing multiple gunshots at the Beverly Hills-area home of global music superstar Rihanna, an incident that has stunned fans and prompted a major police investigation.
Police say the suspect, now in custody, allegedly opened fire at the singer’s residence while she was inside the property. No injuries were reported, but the dramatic episode has raised questions about the suspect and her possible motives.
Here are five key things now known about the woman accused in the shocking shooting incident.
1. The Suspect Has Been Identified as Ivana Lisette Ortiz
Investigators have identified the suspect as Ivana Lisette Ortiz, a 35-year-old woman from Florida.
Authorities say Ortiz was arrested shortly after the shooting and booked on suspicion of attempted murder. Her bail has been set at $10.225 million, and she remains in custody while the investigation continues.
2. Police Say She Fired Multiple Rounds at the Property
According to investigators, Ortiz allegedly fired seven to ten rounds from a vehicle outside the Beverly Hills property.
Police reports indicate the shots struck the residence’s front gate and nearby structures. Officers recovered assault-style rifle casings at the scene and later located the weapon believed to have been used in the attack.
3. Rihanna Was Home During the Shooting
Authorities say Rihanna was inside the home at the time of the shooting, though she was not injured.
The property is reportedly shared with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, and their children. Police have not confirmed whether the rest of the family was present when the gunfire erupted.
4. Ortiz Was Arrested About 30 Minutes After the Attack
After the shots were fired, the suspect reportedly fled the area in a vehicle.
Police tracked the vehicle to a shopping center in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood, roughly eight miles away, where Ortiz was arrested without incident about 30 minutes after the shooting.
5. An Older Video of the Suspect Criticizing Rihanna Has Surfaced
Following the arrest, older videos believed to feature Ortiz began circulating online.
In the clips, she allegedly speaks critically about Rihanna and claims the singer was “harassing” her, making remarks about the star’s appearance and saying she had previously encountered her.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the video is directly connected to the motive for the shooting, but investigators are reviewing the suspect’s social media activity as part of the ongoing probe.
Investigation Continues
Law enforcement officials say the motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, and it is not yet clear whether Ortiz had any prior contact with the singer.
Despite the frightening incident, authorities confirmed no one was injured, though the property sustained visible damage from the gunfire.
The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
