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Woman Accused of Shooting at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Los Angeles Home Deemed Competent for Trial
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Incident Overview
On March 8, police and prosecutors allege that Ivanna Lisette Ortiz drove a Tesla to the Beverly Crest residence in the Los Angeles area owned by singer Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky. According to investigators, Ortiz pointed an AR-15-style rifle out a vehicle window and fired at least 20 rounds toward the property and a neighboring house. Bullet holes were found in an Airstream trailer where the couple was seated, on a wooden fence, the exterior gate, a patio and the exterior wall of a second-floor nursery that housed their three children and a nanny. No injuries were reported.
Charges and Legal Status
Ortiz, identified as a 36-year-old Florida resident in one report and a 35-year-old in another, has pleaded not guilty. She faces a count of attempted murder, ten counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, two counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling, one count of shooting at an inhabited vehicle, and additional felony charges related to the alleged discharge of a rifle. A judge in Los Angeles County court, Maria Cavalluzzi, ruled that Ortiz is mentally competent to stand trial, reinstating criminal proceedings after a period of psychiatric evaluation. Ortiz appeared behind glass in a custody area, wearing yellow jail clothing and handcuffs, and did not speak during the hearing.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Age: Us News lists Ortiz as 36 years old, while NBC Los Angeles reports her age as 35.
- Charge Count Details: Us News mentions three counts of shooting at an occupied vehicle or dwelling; NBC specifies two counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling and one count of shooting at an inhabited vehicle, plus a separate attempted-murder charge.
- Motive: Authorities have not disclosed a motive or any known connection between Ortiz and the celebrity couple.
Potential Sentencing
If convicted on all charges, Ortiz could receive life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, as outlined by prosecutors. The maximum penalties reflect the seriousness of attempted murder and multiple firearm-related assault counts.
Next Court Appearance
Ortiz is scheduled to appear for a further hearing on the Wednesday following the competence ruling. The court will determine subsequent procedural steps, including setting dates for trial proceedings.