Rihanna shooting suspect pleads not guilty after firing 20 rounds at LA home
The woman accused of attempting to murder Grammy-winning singer Rihanna has pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles court following a shocking shooting at the star’s residence.
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, allegedly fired around 20 rounds at Rihanna’s Beverly Crest mansion on March 8 while the singer, her rapper partner A$AP Rocky, their three children, and staff members were present.
Ortiz, who remains in custody, faces 14 charges, including attempted murder, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and shooting at an occupied dwelling and vehicle.
During a hearing at the Los Angeles Superior Court on March 25, Ortiz entered her plea through her attorney. Court documents reveal that she reportedly targeted Rihanna by discharging rounds from an AR-15-style rifle at the mansion’s exterior wall in broad daylight.
Video footage broadcast by local news outlets showed multiple bullet holes in the property’s front gate.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman confirmed that Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were in a trailer on the premises at the time, while the singer’s mother, children, and staff were inside the house.
Ortiz’s bail has been set at $1.875 million, and if convicted on all charges, she could face a life sentence. A protective order was also issued, prohibiting her from approaching Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, their children, or their residence and barring her from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Following her arrest, Ortiz’s social media activity drew attention, revealing a disturbing obsession with Rihanna. On Facebook, she reportedly messaged the singer weeks before the incident, demanding direct communication and displaying hostile behavior.
In the wake of the shooting, Rihanna and her family reportedly evacuated their Los Angeles home, with sources confirming that the singer left the property with her team and boarded a private jet to a secure location.
The family’s current whereabouts remain undisclosed, with heightened security measures in place to ensure their safety.