Rihanna Shooting Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder After Beverly Hills Siege

Suspect Ivanna Ortiz faces attempted murder and firearm charges following a targeted shooting at Rihanna’s home while the singer and A$AP Rocky were inside.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 14, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT

Source: Page Six

A Targeted Assault in Broad Daylight

The shooting occurred on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at approximately 1:21 p.m. local time. Authorities allege that Ortiz targeted the mansion where Rihanna resides with A$AP Rocky and their three young children. Forensic evidence suggests the suspect fired multiple rounds through the front security gate, with several bullets piercing the windshield of an Airstream trailer. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman confirmed that the celebrity couple was inside the vehicle at the moment of impact, narrowly escaping physical injury.

Multiple Felonies and Judicial Proceedings

Beyond the attempted murder count, the District Attorney's office has filed nine counts of assault with a firearm, two counts of shooting into an inhabited dwelling, and one count of shooting at a motor vehicle. During her brief Tuesday appearance, Ortiz did not enter a formal plea. Her arraignment has been scheduled for March 26. While her bond was originally set at an unprecedented $10.225 million, it has since been adjusted to $1.8 million. As a condition of her potential release, a strict stay-away order has been implemented to protect the Mayers-Fenty family.

Witnesses and Neighborhood Impact

The scope of the attack extended beyond the singer’s gates, with reports indicating that Ortiz also struck a neighboring residence where two individuals were present. Inside Rihanna's main house, the singer’s mother, three children—RZA, Riot Rose, and five-month-old Rocki Irish—and two staff members were sheltered during the gunfire. The presence of the entire family underscores the high-stakes nature of the assault, which has sent shockwaves through the exclusive Beverly Hills community and prompted a massive law enforcement response.