Ivanna Ortiz appeared in a Los Angeles criminal court this week to face felony charges tied to a shooting outside of Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home, according to prosecutors.
Ortiz, 35, was represented by deputy public defender Jamarcus Bradford after the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office was appointed to the case. Authorities allege Ortiz fired multiple rounds toward the residence on March 8, placing several occupants at risk.
Prosecutors charged Ortiz with one count of attempted murder with malice aforethought. The complaint also includes 10 felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and three felony counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling. According to prosecutors, the alleged conduct was “willful, deliberate and premeditated.”
Investigators say the shooting occurred around 1:20 p.m. in the 9500 block of Heather Road. Authorities allege Ortiz drove to the property and opened fire with a semiautomatic weapon.
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Eight people were inside the residence at the time, including Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky. Their three children were also present, along with Rihanna’s mother and two staff members.
Prosecutors further allege that shots struck a nearby residence where two additional individuals were inside.
Nathan J. Hochman addressed the case in a statement. “Opening fire in any populated neighborhood is extremely dangerous,” Hochman said. “Such conduct places lives at risk and will be fully prosecuted.”
Authorities say Ortiz left the scene after the shooting. Officers later located and arrested her in Sherman Oaks.
Court records show a judge set bail at $1.8 million and continued the arraignment until March 25. If convicted on all counts, Ortiz could face a potential life sentence in state prison.
Public records reviewed by investigators indicate Ortiz has held a Florida speech pathology license since 2024. Authorities are also examining social media posts that appeared to reference Rihanna before the alleged shooting. One message dated Feb. 23 read, “say something to me directly instead of sneaking around like you talking to me.”
