A woman has been taken into custody following a shooting incident at the Beverly Hills residence of global music icon Rihanna and her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed they responded to reports of gunfire at the property on Monday afternoon.
Details of the Shooting Incident
According to police reports, the suspect, a woman in her thirties, fired approximately five to seven rounds from an AR-15 rifle while in her vehicle, targeting the celebrity couple's home. Initial information suggests the shots struck the property's gate, though the Los Angeles Times reported that one bullet penetrated a wall of the mansion.
Rihanna was confirmed to be present inside the home when the shooting occurred, though it remains unclear whether any other individuals were on the premises at the time. Authorities have stated that no injuries resulted from the incident.
Arrest and Investigation
Law enforcement officials located the suspect's vehicle approximately eight miles from the crime scene at the Sherman Oaks Galleria shopping centre, where she was apprehended and taken into custody. The suspect has not been publicly identified at this time.
LAPD Captain Mike Bland confirmed that the weapon used in the shooting has been recovered by police. Additionally, seven assault rifle casings were collected from the scene. The department's elite Robbery-Homicide Division has taken charge of the ongoing investigation.
When questioned about potential motives for the attack, Captain Bland declined to provide specific details, stating that the investigation is still in its early stages. Representatives for Rihanna have been contacted for comment but have not yet issued a public statement.
Background of the Celebrity Couple
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, have shared the Beverly Hills property since confirming their relationship in 2020. The couple are parents to three children together.
This disturbing incident follows recent legal developments involving A$AP Rocky. In February 2025, a Los Angeles jury found the Grammy-nominated rapper not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The charges stemmed from a 2021 confrontation in Hollywood where a former friend alleged Rocky had fired a gun at him. Had he been convicted on all charges, the musician faced a potential prison sentence of up to 24 years.
Previous Security Concerns
This is not the first time the musician's Los Angeles properties have been targeted. In May 2018, a 27-year-old man was arrested after allegedly breaking into Rihanna's Hollywood Hills residence. The intruder reportedly spent the night inside the home while waiting for the singer to return.
The latest shooting incident has raised serious concerns about celebrity security in the Los Angeles area, particularly given the high-profile nature of the targets and the use of a powerful assault weapon in the attack.
