Florida Woman Enters Not Guilty Plea in Shooting Incident at Rihanna's Los Angeles Residence
Ivana Ortiz, a 35-year-old Florida resident, has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges following an alleged shooting at Rihanna's West Los Angeles home on March 8. Prosecutors state Ortiz fired approximately 20 rounds from an assault rifle at the Beverly Crest property while Rihanna, her husband ASAP Rocky, their three children, and several others were present. No injuries were reported, but authorities described the incident as potentially lethal. Ortiz remains in custody with bail set at $1.8 million and faces life imprisonment if convicted. The motive remains undisclosed, though Ortiz had previously made hostile social media posts about the singer.
Key facts
- Ivana Ortiz pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and nine assault charges
- Shooting occurred March 8 at Rihanna's West Los Angeles home while multiple people were present
- Ortiz allegedly fired about 20 rounds with an assault rifle, damaging multiple structures
- Defendant faces life imprisonment if convicted and remains jailed on $1.8 million bail
- Police arrested Ortiz less than an hour after the incident with weapon and disguise
Entities
Artists
- Rihanna
- ASAP Rocky
- A$AP Rocky
Institutions
- Los Angeles Police Department
- L.A. County Superior Court
- L.A. County Public Defender's Office
- Los Angeles County Superior Court
- Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Locations
- Los Angeles
- California
- Orlando
- Florida
- Beverly Crest
- Sherman Oaks