Rihanna 'terrified' after gunshots fired outside her home
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Global pop sensation Rihanna (38) is reportedly shaken after a shooting incident outside her Beverly Hills home on Sunday. The suspect, identified as Ivanna Ortiz (35), allegedly fired multiple shots at the singer's residence using an AR-15-style rifle from her car before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and law enforcement officials have since arrested Ortiz on suspicion of attempted murder.
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'Even with a great security team in place...'
A source told People that the incident was "terrifying" for the singer, but "thankfully everyone is safe." The insider said, "Even with a great security team in place, it's scary to realize that something like this can still happen." "Rihanna heard the shots, but was initially confused about what happened. She doesn't understand why someone would target her family."
Incident
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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to reports of gunfire at Rihanna's home around 1:15pm local time. A police insider involved in the investigation told People that the gunshots primarily hit the exterior gates and walls of the property. Ortiz was later found at the Sherman Oaks Galleria Shopping Center, where she was arrested. Her bail has been set at $10.225 million.
Ongoing probe
Motive behind shooting remains unclear
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear. The incident is currently an active investigation by the LAPD Robbery Homicide Division (RHD). A police spokesperson confirmed that the weapon used in the crime has been recovered. Meanwhile, Rihanna shares her Beverly Hills home with partner A$AP Rocky and their three children: RZA (three years), Riot (two years), and Rocki (six months).