Florida Woman Pleads Not Guilty After Alleged Shooting At Rihanna’s Los Angeles
Florida woman pleads not guilty after alleged shooting at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home A 35-year-old Florida woman accused of opening fire at the Los Angeles home of Rihanna has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and more than a dozen related charges. Court appearance and charges
The suspect, identified as Ivanna (or Ivana) Lisette Ortiz, entered her plea at a Los Angeles court, where she faces over a dozen felony counts, including One count of attempted murder Ten counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm Additional counts related to shooting at an inhabited dwelling
Prosecutors say she could face life imprisonment if convicted.
Authorities allege that Ortiz drove to the singer’s residence in the Beverly Hills/Beverly Crest area on 8 March 2026 and fired multiple rounds reportedly about 20 shots from a rifle at the property. Rihanna was inside the home Her partner A$AP Rocky was also present Their children and other family members were in the residence Despite the scale of the attack, no injuries were reported. Police say the suspect fled after the shooting but was later arrested the same day. Officers reportedly recovered a firearm, ammunition, and items suggesting an attempt to disguise herself. Authorities have not yet established a clear motive, though investigators are examining the suspect’s background and online activity. Ortiz is currently being held on bail of approximately $1.8–$1.9 million, after a judge denied a request to reduce it. The court has also imposed restrictions on her professional practice as the case proceeds. A preliminary hearing is expected to determine whether there is sufficient evidence for the case to proceed to trial. If convicted on all counts, prosecutors say the defendant could spend the rest of her life in prison.
