"Ivana Lisette Ortiz was arrested for firing approximately ten shots at Rihanna's Beverly Hills home using an AR-15-style weapon on March 8, a number of the alleged shooter's disturbing social-media posts began circulating online in which the 35-year-old referenced the singer by name."
"According to the complaint obtained by prosecutors, Ortiz, a Florida resident, allegedly went to Rihanna's home with the intent to murder the singer. In addition to this attempted murder charge, Ortiz is being charged with 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and three counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling or camper."
"Although one bullet from the shooting penetrated the walls of Rihanna's house, no one was injured in the incident - this includes Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, and their three children; her mother; and two staff members who were present at the time."
Ivana Lisette Ortiz, a 35-year-old Florida resident, was arrested for firing approximately ten shots at Rihanna's Beverly Hills home on March 8 using an AR-15-style weapon. Prosecutors filed a criminal complaint characterizing the shooting as willful, deliberate, and premeditated, alleging Ortiz intended to murder the singer. Social media posts from Ortiz referencing Rihanna by name supported the charges. Ortiz faces one attempted murder charge, ten counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and three counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling. Although one bullet penetrated the house walls, no injuries occurred to Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, their three children, Rihanna's mother, or two staff members present. Ortiz is held on $1.875 million bail and faces potential life imprisonment if convicted.
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