A Florida woman has been formally charged with attempted murder following a terrifying shooting incident outside global superstar Rihanna's Los Angeles mansion. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, aged 35, is accused of firing multiple gunshots at the Beverly Hills property on Sunday afternoon, March 8, while Rihanna, her partner ASAP Rocky, and their three young children were reportedly inside the residence.
Charges and Bail Set at Extraordinary Level
Ortiz now faces one serious count of attempted murder alongside ten additional counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the charges after the alarming event. Authorities have set bail at an exceptionally high figure of £8.1 million, reflecting the severity of the alleged crimes, as Ortiz awaits her formal arraignment in court.
Details of the Shooting Incident Emerge
According to police dispatch audio obtained by the LA Times, approximately ten shots were fired at the mansion from a white Tesla vehicle parked across the street from the property's main gate. The suspect then reportedly fled the scene, driving south on Coldwater Canyon Drive. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell stated that ten individuals were inside the home at the time of the shooting, though he did not explicitly confirm the celebrities' presence during the incident.
Miraculously, no injuries were reported from the shooting, with all occupants, including Rihanna's family, remaining unharmed. The motive appears connected to disturbing social media threats directed at the Grammy-winning singer in the days preceding the attack.
Social Media Threats and Disturbing Online Content
Investigators revealed that Ortiz had allegedly threatened Rihanna on Instagram prior to traveling from Florida to Los Angeles. In one post cited by TMZ, Ortiz wrote directly to Rihanna, using derogatory language and accusing the singer of avoiding direct communication.
Further examination of Ortiz's online presence uncovered a YouTube channel where she hosts a daily series called Praying Woman’s Journal, featuring Bible readings for a small audience. In a particularly chilling video uploaded two months ago, Ortiz told viewers, "Rihanna, when you die, God is taking me to my future." She proceeded to label Rihanna a "witch" and demanded her removal, indicating a deeply troubling fixation.
Aftermath and Celebrity Response
In the wake of the shooting, Rihanna was reportedly seen departing for the airport on Monday, as the investigation continued to unfold. The incident has sent shockwaves through the entertainment community and raised serious concerns about celebrity security in exclusive Los Angeles neighborhoods like Beverly Hills.
The case highlights the dangerous intersection of online harassment and real-world violence, with law enforcement now meticulously reviewing digital evidence as part of their ongoing investigation. Ortiz remains in custody under the substantial bail amount, with legal proceedings expected to advance in the coming weeks.
