Rihanna was seen leaving Los Angeles on Monday following a frightening incident in which a woman allegedly fired multiple shots at her Beverly Hills property. The 38-year-old singer was driven to the private section of Van Nuys Airport in a caravan of SUVs before being ferried away on a small twin-engine private jet.
The Shooting Incident
According to law enforcement, the alleged shooter, 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, is accused of opening fire at Rihanna’s home while she was present with partner ASAP Rocky.
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Ortiz reportedly fired from her white Tesla, using an AR-15–style rifle.
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A 911 dispatch indicated that approximately ten shots were fired.
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Ortiz allegedly fled the scene, and a police helicopter later located her in a Sherman Oaks parking lot, where she was arrested within 30 minutes of the shooting.
No injuries were reported, and according to sources, Rocky was not at home. It remains unclear if the couple’s three children—RZA, three; Riot, two; and Rocki, five months—were present during the incident.
911 Dispatch Audio and Police Search
Newly obtained 911 audio revealed a tense and chaotic response:
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Dispatchers identified the vehicle as a white Tesla with temporary paper plates.
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Ortiz was described as having braids and wearing a cream blouse, with a dirty undercarriage on the vehicle.
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Officers coordinated a search using surveillance footage and aerial support, ultimately locating her vehicle in Sherman Oaks.
Ortiz’s Background and Charges
Ortiz, who presents herself as a Christian influencer, has a history of legal issues, including:
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Domestic violence arrests
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Careless driving
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Violations of pretrial release conditions in Florida
Additionally, she had previously filed an appeal to overturn a custody decision granting her former partner full physical custody of their child.
Ortiz reportedly made threatening posts about Rihanna on social media days before the alleged attack. She is now held on $10.2 million bail and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder.
Community and Investigation
A source close to Rihanna and Rocky told The New York Post that the couple “don’t know much” and were left in the dark about the details of the shooting. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division is investigating, and detectives are working to determine Ortiz’s motive.
The Property
Rihanna purchased the five-bedroom, seven-bathroom Beverly Hills mansion in 2021. The home features:
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A secluded cul-de-sac location on a 21,958 sq-ft lot
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An open-air courtyard and pool
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Notable neighbors including Sir Paul McCartney, Madonna, and Mariah Carey
Authorities and Rihanna’s representatives have not commented further on the singer’s departure or safety measures following the incident.
This alarming event underscores the ongoing risks faced by high-profile celebrities and the vigilance required to ensure their safety in private residences.
