Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles Home
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Orlando woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna's mansion Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, was arrested for firing a semiautomatic rifle at the pop star's Los Angeles home at 13:15 local time (21:15 GMT) on Sunday, according to prosecutors [1].
No injuries reported; bail set at $1.875 million, life sentence possible The incident left all occupants unharmed, and Ortiz was detained on bail of $1.875 million (£1.395 million) while facing a potential life term if convicted [1].
Ortiz drove to house, fired multiple rounds, fled in white Tesla Police say she stopped at the front of the property, discharged the weapon several times, then escaped; her white Tesla was later recovered about eight miles (12 km) away at the Sherman Oaks Galleria, where she was taken into custody [1].
District Attorney Hochman condemns the shooting as dangerous, promises prosecution Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman stated that opening fire in a populated neighborhood endangers lives, will be fully prosecuted, and that such shooters will end up in jail [1].
Additional charges include ten felony assault counts and three dwelling‑shooting counts Prosecutors listed ten felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and three felony counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling or camper among the accusations against Ortiz [1].
Police probe motive after finding Rihanna‑related social‑media posts Investigators uncovered a series of Ortiz’s posts on X mentioning Rihanna, including a message reading “Are you there? … say something to me directly…”, suggesting a possible personal motive [1].
- Nathan J. Hochman, Los Angeles County District Attorney: “Opening fire in any populated neighbourhood is extremely dangerous, puts lives at risk and will be fully prosecuted.” and “This careless violence will not be tolerated in our community. Such shooters will find their next destination to be our jails and prisons.”
- Ivanna Lisette Ortiz (via X post): “Are you there? … say something to me directly instead of sneaking around like you talking to me where I'm not at.”