Shots fired outside Rihanna’s home in Beverly Hills left police and fans around the world reeling. What exactly happened outside the star’s residence?
Shots at Rihanna’s home – what happened?
BREAKING: Police say a woman suspected of firing several shots toward Rihanna’s Beverly Hills residence was arrested on Sunday.
Investigators say around 10 shots were fired at the house from a car, and at least one bullet struck the building. The singer was reportedly at home but was not injured.
UPDATE: Los Angeles police are at the scene after a woman fired several shots at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home on Sunday while she was inside. Fortunately, no one was injured.
According to the Los Angeles Times, one bullet pierced a wall of the residence.
LA Times: “Los Angeles police responded to a report of gunfire at 1:21 p.m. on Sunday, a spokesperson said, and the 30-year-old suspect was detained.”
On Sunday afternoon, shots were fired toward Rihanna’s mansion in the upscale Beverly Crest neighborhood of Los Angeles. According to police, the woman drove up to the house and fired a volley of shots from a rifle resembling an AR-15 at the singer’s property. Rihanna was on the premises at the time, but no one was injured, although several bullets hit parts of the property.
Police response and arrest of the suspect
LAPD officers received a report of gunfire at around 1:15 p.m. local time and quickly responded to the alarm from the exclusive area right next to Beverly Hills. Witnesses described a series of between 5 and as many as 10 shots fired from a car parked nearby.
Police:
- secured the scene and the nearby street
- found shell casings from a long gun
- arrested the 30-year-old woman suspected of firing the shots
A weapon was seized from the suspect, and the investigation was taken over by the specialized Robbery-Homicide Division, which handles the most serious cases in Los Angeles. The motive behind the woman’s actions remains unknown – authorities stress it is too early to draw any firm conclusions.
Rihanna was home – how close did it come to tragedy?
It has been confirmed that Rihanna was at her residence in the Beverly Crest area at the time of the attack. She bought the home several years ago as a family house for herself and her loved ones. According to sources cited by American media, at least several bullets hit the facade of the building and a vehicle parked in front of the house.
Some reports even mention a bullet that pierced a wall, which shows how narrow the margin was between this story and a tragedy. For fans, the news that the star walked away from the incident unharmed was crucial – as was the assurance that the singer’s children and partner are safe.
Attacks on celebrity homes are not a new phenomenon – in recent years, the media have regularly reported on stalkers, break-ins and attempts to force their way onto private property.
What’s next in the investigation?
Investigators from the LAPD say they will publish more information on the charges against the detained woman once the initial procedures are complete. They are checking her connections, any possible history of mental health problems, and whether she had previously shown interest in Rihanna or other stars.
