New details about Rihanna and ASAP Rocky's whereabouts have surfaced after the terrifying daylight gunfire at their Beverly Hills property. Was the suspect tracking the couple?
America's pop sensation, Rihanna, is currently mentally recovering from a terrifying incident that occurred on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (ET), at her Beverly Hills mansion, Los Angeles. Her property became the unexpected target of a series of gunfire while she was inside the building. While the incident left fans concerned about the pop star's safety, new reports have revealed what exactly she and her partner, A$AP Rocky, were up to the night of the shooting.
According to a new Page Six report, the couple was seen enjoying a relaxed night out together in Los Angeles just hours before their residence was targeted. The duo reportedly spent Saturday evening at Lucky Strike inside the Beverly Center in Los Angeles. Witnesses said the pair appeared relaxed and playful as they spent time at the arcade bowling venue. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky reportedly hung out long after midnight, leaving the venue at around 2:00 a.m. (ET), accompanied by a full-fledged security team. Witnesses haven't reported anything abnormal in their interaction or body language.
Hours later, a woman allegedly fired multiple rounds toward Rihanna's USD 14 million Beverly Hills home, where the couple lives with their children, RZA, Riot, and Rocki. According to reports from NBC News, the suspect who was sitting in a white Tesla parked across Rihanna's home allegedly fired between seven and ten rounds from a rifle. The incident reportedly occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m. local time, prompting immediate police action.
The Los Angeles Police Department identified the suspect as Ivanna Ortiz, a 35-year-old woman who was arrested on charges of attempted murder. Investigators say that Ortiz allegedly used an AR-15-style rifle to shoot at the residence. Photos circulating online show multiple bullet holes in one of the property's walls, raising serious safety concerns for the Fenty founder and her family.
Sources have revealed that Rihanna was inside the house when the gunfire occurred, but A$AP Rocky was not home at the time. However, details remain unclear about whether the couple's three children were also present. Fortunately, all the kids are believed to be safe. Regardless, the main concern is why the mansion was targeted in the first place.
The authorities are still trying to pinpoint the shooter's motive behind attacking the pop star's house in broad daylight. However, the new details about Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s whereabouts the night before have sparked speculation about whether the suspect may have been tracking the pair for a while and knew exactly when Rihanna would be home.
While the authorities have yet to confirm any concrete evidence suggesting whether the suspect, Ortiz, had any connection to Rihanna or Rocky, or if it was just a random attack. However, given the timing of the shooting, few have raised concerns about whether the suspect had been monitoring their movements.
Ivanna Ortiz, a Florida resident, allegedly traveled to Los Angeles before the shooting incident. While authorities have not released many details about her personal life or profession, investigators are reviewing her social media activity and any prior criminal record to understand what may have led to the attack.
According to officials, Ortiz reportedly posted troubling messages online before the incident, some of which mentioned Rihanna directly, raising concerns that the singer may have been deliberately targeted. Law enforcement sources also revealed that Ortiz had a previous arrest linked to a domestic violence case in 2023. However, it remains unclear whether that incident is connected to her recent actions as investigators continue to examine possible motives.
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