Rihanna Shooting Suspect Made Chilling Threat Just Days Before Attack on Her Home
The woman arrested on suspicion of opening fire on Rihanna's Los Angeles mansion is a Bible influencer who issued a chilling threat to the pop star just days before the incident unfolded. Ivanna Ortiz, 35, was taken into custody after allegedly firing multiple shots from her car toward the star's property in a secluded cul-de-sac.
Social Media Threat Preceded Alleged Shooting
According to reports, Ortiz took to Instagram before the alleged attack, directly tagging Rihanna with a menacing message. In a post alongside a photo of herself in a leopard print top, she wrote: "@badgalriri Are you there? Cause I was waiting for your AIDS 5-head self to say something to me directly instead of sneaking around like you talking to me where I'm not at." This social media activity has raised alarms about premeditation in the case.
Bible Influencer with Disturbing Online Presence
Ortiz hosts a daily YouTube series called Praying Woman’s Journal, where she reads from the Bible to a small audience. In a video from two months ago, she made eerie remarks targeting Rihanna, stating: "Rihanna, when you die, God is taking me to my future." She went on to brand the singer a "witch" and added, "Get that stupid girl out of here." Ortiz further claimed, "Rihanna and the devil may be loud, they may be very loud, but that’s not power, that’s not power. Me and Jesus Christ are good."
Details of the Shooting Incident
Police reported that approximately 10 shots were fired at Rihanna's residence from a white Tesla across the street from the property's gate. The vehicle then fled south on Coldwater Canyon Drive. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred in a neighbourhood where such violence is uncommon. Rihanna had been spotted heading to the airport on Monday as the aftermath unfolded, though her representatives have not commented publicly.
Legal and Community Reactions
Attorney Hal Roen, who has worked on civil suits involving Ortiz's ex-husband, described the suspect as "articulate" and "very believable," noting that she can be convincing but engages in bizarre behavior. Meanwhile, local residents expressed shock, with one witness recounting, "Bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam! Like, probably 10 shots." Another added, "It was really loud and everything echoes in this valley, so you can hear everything. A shot is not something you expect."
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and authorities are actively investigating. Rihanna purchased the $14 million five-bedroom home in 2021, located on a 21,958-square-foot lot in the mountains. The incident has sparked concerns about security in upscale neighbourhoods and the impact of online threats escalating into real-world violence.
