Rihanna and A$AP Rocky made their first public appearance since the shooting at their Beverly Hills home a month ago. According to TMZ, the couple was flanked by six security guards during their outing in Manhattan, and research from three sources indicates they had extra security during this public outing.
The shooting occurred on March 8, according to major media reports. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky live in Beverly Hills with their three children, according to research from three sources. Police responded to the shooting call at 1:15 PM, according to research from three sources, and bullets hit the exterior of the house and a vehicle parked outside, according to LA's ABC 7.
The suspect is Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, age 35. Ortiz was arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple rounds from an AR-15 style rifle at Rihanna and Rocky's home. Ortiz faces 14 charges, including attempted murder. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Ortiz is being held on $1.875 million bail and will be arraigned on March 25. Major media reports state that Judge Theresa McGonigle set Ortiz's bail at $1,875,000, and Ortiz was ordered to stay away from Rihanna and Rocky and surrender all firearms if she makes bail.
Rihanna heard the shots but was initially confused about what happened.
Rihanna, Rocky, their three children, Rihanna's mother, and two staff members were on the property at the time of the shooting. No one was injured in the shooting.
According to a report, Rihanna grabbed A$AP Rocky, told him they were being shot at, and pushed both to the ground. According to www.rova.nz, Rihanna described hearing '10 loud bangs on metal' and saying 'They shooting at us.' According to entertainmentnow.com, a source described Rihanna hearing the shots but being initially confused about what happened.
According to major media reports citing court documents, Ortiz was a licensed speech pathologist for over a decade but lost her license in California following her arrest. Ortiz is originally from Illinois but resided in Florida until her arrest, according to major media reports. Ortiz has a previous arrest record including domestic violence and other offenses, according to major media reports.
10 loud bangs on metal.
Ortiz's gun was turned over to the LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division, according to The New York Times.
Rihanna's house was broken into twice in 2018, according to The Times. Rihanna had received death threats on social media in the past, according to Rihanna's statements to officers. Rocky had previously dealt with a female stalker and provided police with a photograph of the suspect, according to Rocky's statements to police.
Ortiz had previously sent messages and posts targeting Rihanna, according to major media reports.
They shooting at us.
According to major media reports, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were in Paris on Saturday for dinner with two of their three children and Rihanna's mother. Rihanna has been in Paris for fashion events and brand promotions, according to major media reports.
Two other individuals were in a neighboring residence that Ortiz allegedly fired on, according to major media reports.
The motive for the shooting remains unknown, according to major media reports. Key unanswered questions include what specific evidence links Ivanna Lisette Ortiz to the shooting beyond the alleged firearm use, what the exact relationship or prior interaction is between Ortiz and Rihanna or A$AP Rocky, and how Ortiz obtained the AR-15 style rifle used in the shooting.
Ongoing legal proceedings will determine Ortiz's fate, while security concerns persist for the celebrity couple. A law enforcement official noted that Rihanna and Rocky easily could have been hit, underscoring the severity of the incident. Mental health considerations may also arise as the case develops, though no assessment details are currently available.