On Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2026, a woman drove a white Tesla up to the gates of Rihanna’s Beverly Crest mansion and opened fire with an AR-15-style rifle. Seven assault rifle casings were recovered from the scene. Bullet holes pierced the front gate, a parked vehicle, and the exterior wall of the home. Inside were Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, and their three children. No one was harmed — this time.
Within hours, 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz of Orlando, Florida was arrested at the Sherman Oaks Galleria. She has been charged with attempted murder and is being held on $10.225 million bail. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell indicated that her motive is under investigation, emphasizing the high bail due to the presence of ten people inside the home during the attack.
This incident appears to be a disturbing celebrity stalker case. Ortiz’s social media history — claiming that Rihanna “wants to kill me” — indicates a deeply troubled psyche. The recent release of millions of pages of Epstein-related documents has complicated the narrative surrounding Rihanna, prompting questions about her connections with powerful figures that could potentially cast a shadow on her safety.
Questions have recently arisen regarding Jay-Z (Shawn Carter), particularly regarding his connections to the Epstein scandal. Senator Nancy Mace has pressured Carter to testify in Congress about allegations contained in the Epstein files, including mention of sexual assault involving himself and Pusha T, a Roc Nation artist.
A shooting incident involving Rihanna, particularly in light of her name popping up in Epstein's phone logs, has painted a chilling picture of Hollywood's elite layer, raising concerns about who might see her as a liability and what implications this could have for her well-being.
As investigations continue, the LAPD vows a thorough approach in evaluating Ortiz's motivations and history, alongside broader connections regarding her legal entanglements and any possible affiliations with influential figures in the entertainment sector.
