Florida Woman Arrested for Shooting at Rihanna's Mansion, Claims Singer is 'The Devil'
On March 8, 2026, at approximately 13:15 local time, police officers responded to urgent reports of a woman brandishing an assault rifle near Rihanna's luxurious Beverly Hills mansion. According to detailed reports from the Los Angeles Times, law enforcement on the scene swiftly arrested a woman who was armed with an AR-15-style weapon.
Details of the Shooting Incident
The Los Angeles Times further reported that police dispatch records indicated "approximately 10 shots" were fired from a vehicle, specifically a white Tesla, parked across the street from the singer's residence. An LAPD spokesperson confirmed that one bullet managed to pierce a wall of Rihanna's home, escalating the severity of the incident.
The attacker was identified as Ivanna Lisset Ortiz, a 35-year-old woman hailing from Orlando, Florida. While her immediate motive was not initially clear, a series of old videos featuring Ortiz expressing intense animosity towards Rihanna have since surfaced online, providing disturbing insights into her mindset.
Disturbing Videos Reveal Alleged Motive
In one particularly alarming video clip, Ortiz incoherently accused Rihanna of being a witch who is attempting to kill her. She declared, "Listen, Rihanna, when you die, God is taking me to my future. You want to kill me. Shut the f**k up! Yeah, she's a witch. I'm a watchman, she's a witch..." This rant vividly captured her deep-seated disdain for the global music icon.
Additional videos shared on social media platforms reveal a pattern of delusional accusations. Ortiz claimed that Rihanna had stolen her thoughts, was jealous of her, and had appeared in her dreams. She asserted that once Rihanna is gone, God will guide her to her future, and she described Rihanna's spirit as holding no purpose.
In another video, Ortiz escalated her rhetoric by comparing the singer to the devil, accusing her of actively hindering her success. As a professed Christian, Ortiz repeatedly attempted to cast out and bind the popstar in the name of Jesus, reflecting a complex blend of religious fervor and paranoid beliefs.
Legal Consequences and Charges
Ortiz is currently being held in detention by the Los Angeles Police Department. She has been formally booked, with her bail set at a staggering $10,225,000 following the shooting. She is likely to face multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault, trespassing, and attempted murder, given the violent nature of the attack.
Rihanna's Response and Security Concerns
As of now, Rihanna and her husband, A$AP Rocky, have not publicly addressed the shooting at their multi-million dollar residence, where they reside with their sons RZA and Riot, and their daughter Rocki. This incident marks a troubling escalation in security breaches at the singer's properties.
In 2018, a 27-year-old man named Eduardo Leon broke into her Hollywood Hills home after hopping a fence. He later pleaded guilty to stalking and received a 10-year stay-away order. However, Ivanna Ortiz's armed invasion represents the most violent intrusion to date, undoubtedly prompting heightened security measures around Rihanna and her family to ensure their safety.
