30-Year-Old Woman Arrested After Allegedly Firing Shots at Rihanna's Home; Motive Under Investigation

A shocking incident unfolded outside the Beverly Hills home of pop star Rihanna when a 30-year-old unidentified woman was arrested after allegedly firing multiple shots at the property while Rihanna was inside. Authorities say the motive is still under investigation.

​Rihanna and partner A$AP Rocky live in the Beverly Hills home with their two sons, RZA (born May 2022), and Riot (Born August 2023), and daughter Rocki, a little over five months old.

​Gunfire Erupts at the Singer's Mansion

​According to the Los Angeles Police, officers responded to reports of shots heard at around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, 8 March, in the affluent Beverly Crest neighbourhood. A 30-year-old was subsequently arrested, according to sources.

​Police reports say the suspect fired 7-10 rounds from an AR-15-style rifle from a vehicle, later identified as a white Tesla, parked across the property. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Sgt. Jonathan de Vera confirmed there were no injuries reported, as shared by The LA Times.

​Dispatch audio indicates that the Tesla fled towards Coldwater Canyon Drive following the shooting, and officers onboard a helicopter found the vehicle, tailing it until it reached its destination, the parking lot of the Sherman Oaks Galleria shopping centre. A 30-year-old woman was arrested half an hour after the call, according to the LAPD. Sources say the motive has yet to be identified, and an investigation is underway.

​Multiple sources said that Rihanna and possibly other family members were at home during the shooting, but no injuries were later reported by the authorities. The multi-awarded artist was confirmed by authorities to be safe following the incident.

​Authorities said the suspect was sporting braided hair, wore a cream-coloured blouse, and her car had a dirt-covered underside. LAPD spokesperson Armen Arias said, 'When they pulled the suspect over and took her into custody, they searched the vehicle and located an assault rifle and seven casings.'

​According to Arias, the police say that the shooting left bullet holes in a gate in Rihanna's residence, as well as in an RV that was parked in the driveway.​

Suspected Weapon Recovered; Investigation Remains Active

​Law enforcement recovered the suspected weapon used in the shooting, and investigators from the LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division are leading the investigation. No explanation for the incident has been released, and authorities have made no public comment on whether Rihanna and the suspect had made a prior connection.

​NBC San Diego shared that a neighbour who had been in the kitchen was jolted by the gunfire in their usually quiet neighbourhood, sharing, 'I was a little shocked. We don't hear this kind of thing in this neighborhood. It's pretty quiet.'

​Officials emphasise the case remains active, and investigations are ongoing, with motives still a key unanswered question. The investigation could expand as forensic evidence, surveillance footage, and interviews with witnesses are reviewed. Neither Rihanna nor her representatives has issued a public statement as of this writing.

​The incident marks the second known attack on Rihanna's homes, as she had been targeted in 2018 when a man from Fullerton, later identified as Eduardo Leon, who pleaded guilty to stalking the singer, broke into her Hollywood Hills residence by hopping on a fence, and stayed inside for roughly 12 hours.

Rihanna, or Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is a 38-year-old artist from Barbados. She achieved a major career breakthrough with her studio album 'Good Girl Gone Bad' in 2007.