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A woman accused of firing at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills residence while the star and her partner were inside has been formally charged with attempted murder, prosecutors confirmed. The arraignment drew attention to a long list of allegations and revealed possible life prison exposure for the suspect.
Details from the courtroom: charges and next dates
The accused, identified as 35-year-old Ivanna Ortiz, appeared briefly in a Los Angeles County courtroom for an arraignment and plea hearing. She did not enter a plea at that hearing.
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Criminal counts filed
- Attempted murder
- Nine counts of assault with a firearm
- Two counts of shooting into an inhabited dwelling
- One count of shooting at a motor vehicle
Prosecutors say the collection of charges could carry a sentence that includes life behind bars. Her formal arraignment is scheduled for March 26.
Appearance and custody status
Ortiz’s first public court appearance since her arrest showed her in a blue jumpsuit with blonde-braided hair. She remains in custody on bond.
- Current bond: $1.8 million
- Original bond: $10.225 million
- Court-imposed restraining orders require her to stay away from Rihanna and A$AP Rocky
What investigators say happened at the Beverly Hills home
Authorities allege the shooter opened fire with an AR-15-style rifle in broad daylight. The incident reportedly involved multiple rounds and damage around the property.
- Shots fired: reported as 10 rounds
- Time: about 1:21 p.m., according to reports
- Objects struck: the front security gate and an airstream trailer parked in the driveway
Where people were located during the attack
Prosecutors said Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, were inside the airstream trailer when bullets pierced its windshield. Other family members and staff were inside the main house.
- Rihanna and A$AP Rocky: inside the trailer
- Rihanna’s mother, three children, and two staffers: inside the main residence
- Neighbors: another nearby home was hit; two people were inside that property
Law enforcement comments and public reaction
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman addressed reporters after the hearing. He stressed the seriousness of the charges and the potential for severe penalties.
The arrest prompted immediate media attention. Photographs from the scene showed bullet damage to the gate and the vehicle trailer at the driveway.
Suspect background and prior arrests
Media searches into Ortiz’s past revealed a prior arrest for alleged domestic violence involving an ex-husband. Investigations into her background continue alongside the criminal case.
Next legal steps and what to watch
With a formal arraignment set for March 26, the case will move through pretrial procedures. The prosecution is preparing to present its evidence, while defense counsel will respond at the upcoming hearings.
