By Andrew Kariuki
A woman accused of opening fire at the Los Angeles home of global pop star Rihanna has been charged with attempted murder, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
Authorities identified the suspect as Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, who allegedly fired multiple rounds at the luxury property on Sunday. The estate is shared by Rihanna, rapper A$AP Rocky, and their three children.
According to prosecutors, Ortiz faces one count of attempted murder, 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, two counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling, and one count of shooting at an inhabited vehicle.
Aerial footage captured after the incident showed bullet holes in the gate of the property, indicating that several rounds were fired toward the residence. Police previously stated that the weapon used in the attack was an AR-15-style assault rifle.
The shooting reportedly occurred in broad daylight, while Rihanna was believed to be inside the home at the time. No injuries were reported.
Ortiz, who is originally from Florida, has previously been involuntarily committed and had lost custody of her then 10-year-old child, according to reports by entertainment news outlet TMZ.
Investigators also reviewed a Facebook page believed to belong to Ortiz, which contains several posts and videos referencing celebrities including Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Cardi B. In one post, she reportedly tagged Rihanna and challenged the singer to speak to her directly, while in another video she claimed the star wanted to kill her.
Following her arrest, a court ordered that Ortiz be held on bail of $1.875 million and that she have no contact with Rihanna.
She is scheduled to appear in court again on March 25 as the case proceeds through the Los Angeles legal system.
