LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A 30-year-old woman fired approximately 10 shots at pop star Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion Sunday afternoon while the billionaire singer was inside, prompting a swift police response and arrest in a nearby shopping center.
Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to an “assault with a deadly weapon shots fired” call at 1:15 p.m. Sunday in the affluent Post Office neighborhood of Beverly Hills. The suspect fired multiple rounds from inside a white Tesla positioned across the street from the colonial-style mansion where Rihanna lives with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, and their three young children. Police Sgt. Jonathan de Vera confirmed no injuries were reported in the incident, though at least one round penetrated an exterior wall of the residence and multiple shots struck a vehicle parked outside the property.
LAPD radio dispatch captured the dramatic moments as the shooting unfolded, with officers reporting “approximately 10 shots heard” fired “from across the street” toward the gated property. The white Tesla fled south on Coldwater Canyon Drive immediately after the gunfire, according to dispatch audio reviewed by multiple news outlets. Police broadcasted detailed descriptions over radio channels as they pursued the suspect: a woman with braided hair wearing a cream-colored blouse, driving a Tesla with dirt on the bottom panels. Officers located the vehicle within 30 minutes of the initial 911 call and arrested the suspect without incident at a Sherman Oaks shopping center parking lot.
The 37-year-old Barbados-born entertainer, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, was confirmed to be home during the shooting by law enforcement sources who spoke to the Los Angeles Times. It remained unclear whether A$AP Rocky or their children were present at the time of the attack. The couple shares three young children: sons RZA, born in May 2022, and Riot, born in August 2023, plus daughter Rocki, who was born just over five months ago in September 2024. Police recovered one weapon at the scene, though investigators have not disclosed what type of firearm was used or whether additional weapons were found in the suspect’s vehicle.
The shooting represents the latest security incident involving a high-profile celebrity’s Los Angeles-area residence, where wealthy entertainers have increasingly become targets of various crimes ranging from burglary to more serious violent offenses. Rihanna achieved billionaire status in July 2022 when Forbes named her the youngest self-made female billionaire, with a net worth of $1.4 billion earned through her music career and business ventures including Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty lingerie brand. She owns a 50% stake in Fenty Beauty, valued at approximately $700 million, and holds a 30% stake in her lingerie company. The Post Office neighborhood of Beverly Hills, where the shooting occurred, is known for housing numerous A-list celebrities in sprawling mansions protected by private security and gated entrances.
Investigators have not released the suspect’s identity or disclosed any potential motive for the brazen daylight attack on the musician’s home. The 30-year-old woman faces potential charges related to assault with a deadly weapon, though formal charges had not been filed as of Sunday evening. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office will likely review the case for prosecution once police complete their investigation. LAPD detectives are examining whether the suspect had any prior connection to Rihanna or her family, and whether the shooting was a targeted attack or a random act of violence. The investigation remains active, with authorities analyzing physical evidence from both the crime scene and the suspect’s vehicle.
The incident occurred during a relatively quiet period for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, who made headlines in early 2024 when the rapper faced trial on charges of firing a gun at a former friend. A$AP Rocky was found not guilty in February 2024, with Rihanna bringing their two sons to court during proceedings. The couple announced their third pregnancy at the 2024 Met Gala, later welcoming daughter Rocki in September. Rihanna recently celebrated 20 years since releasing her debut album, having shot to prominence in the early 2000s with hits like “Pon de Replay” and “Umbrella.” Despite her massive business success, she has largely stepped back from recording new music in recent years to focus on her companies and growing family.
Representatives for Rihanna did not immediately respond to requests for comment about Sunday’s shooting. Police have not indicated when the suspect might make an initial court appearance or whether she has retained legal counsel. The investigation continues as detectives work to determine what prompted the attack on one of entertainment’s most successful figures.
