Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are dealing with the aftermath of a frightening security scare at their Los Angeles home. TMZ shared photos and reported that the couple was reportedly shaken after a woman allegedly fired multiple shots toward their Beverly Hills area property on Sunday.
Staff Seen Loading SUVs at Rihanna’s Home After Shooting Outside Property
As per photos obtained by The New York Post, staff members were seen loading several SUVs with luggage, suggesting the family may have temporarily left the residence.
A security guard was also seen carrying a portable bassinet from the home, believed to belong to the couple’s infant daughter. The sight highlighted how close the frightening incident came to the family.
It remains unclear where Rihanna, Rocky, and their three children are currently staying or whether they plan to leave the city.
Gunfire Reportedly Struck Gate and Trailer at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills Property
The LA Times reported that the shooting took place Sunday afternoon in the Beverly Hills Post Office neighborhood.
According to law enforcement sources, a woman armed with an AR-15-style rifle fired several rounds toward the property. One bullet reportedly pierced a wall of the home.
Investigators later documented visible damage at the scene. Bullet holes were found in the front security gate and in an Airstream trailer parked in the driveway.
GettyRepair crews arrived the following day and began fixing the gate. At one point, it opened, revealing the trailer with several holes in its windshield.
Rihanna was reportedly inside the residence when the gunfire occurred. A$AP Rocky was not at the property at the time. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported.
Police Identify Suspect and Make Arrest After Short Pursuit
As per a report in The New York Post, Authorities identified the suspect as Ivanna Ortiz, a 35-year-old woman from Orlando, Florida.
Investigators say Ortiz allegedly fired several shots from inside a vehicle parked across the street from the property. As per the 911 Dispatch audio accessed by People, at least 10 rounds were directed toward the home before the vehicle left the scene.
Police said the suspect then drove away in a white Tesla, heading south on Coldwater Canyon Drive.
Officers began searching for the vehicle immediately, while a police helicopter followed it from the air. The car was eventually spotted in a shopping center parking lot in Sherman Oaks, where officers detained the suspect roughly 30 minutes after the initial 911 call.
“When they pulled the suspect over and took her into custody, they searched the vehicle and located an assault rifle and seven casings,” said Armen Arias, an LAPD spokesperson, as reported by The L.A Times.
Ortiz is currently being held on $10.2 million bail. Investigators say the motive behind the shooting has not yet been determined.
Suspect Had No Known Connection to Rihanna or A$AP Rocky
GettyAs per US Sun, public records show Ortiz had previous legal issues in Florida, including arrests related to careless driving and a domestic violence case.
Investigators said she had no known personal connection to Rihanna or A$AP Rocky.
The New York Post reported that authorities also reviewed social media posts from the suspect’s Facebook account. In several videos, Ortiz appeared alone while rapping or dancing for the camera. Some posts also mentioned celebrities.
For now, investigators continue working to determine what led to the shooting outside the star’s home. Rihanna has not publicly commented on the incident.
