Los Angeles – A woman was taken into custody by Los Angeles police on Sunday after allegedly firing multiple gunshots outside the gated home of global superstar Rihanna, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. in the upscale Beverly Hills area, according to police spokesperson Officer Charles Miller. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. It remains unclear whether the nine-time Grammy winner was at home at the time of the shooting.
The Arrest
Police responded to a call reporting shots fired. A 35-year-old woman was later taken into custody, and investigators recovered a weapon at the scene. The suspect has been booked on suspicion of attempted murder and is being held on $10 million bail. The district attorney has not yet formally filed charges.
The Scene
Local news outlets, including KABC-TV, aired video footage showing what appeared to be five bullet holes in the front gate of the residence. Police dispatch audio obtained by KABC captured the urgency of the moment: “Shooting just occurred. Ten gunshots fired from the vehicle.”
Authorities stated that the gunfire came from across the street. It is not yet known if the woman under arrest has any connection to the singer.
Property and Security
While police did not officially name the homeowner, multiple news outlets confirmed the property belongs to Rihanna. Public records show the property is owned by a trust run by Evan Jehle, a member of the advisory board for Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation.
This is not the first security scare for the singer. In 2018, a man was accused of breaking into a different home of Rihanna’s in the Hollywood Hills and spending 12 hours there. He was later sentenced to probation.
Who is Rihanna?
Rihanna, a cultural icon and business mogul, has 14 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including “We Found Love,” “Umbrella,” and “Work.” She founded the makeup brand Fenty Beauty in 2017. She and her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, announced the birth of their third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, in September.
