Woman Arrested After Opening Fire on Rihanna’s LA Mansion While Singer Was Home
- A woman opened fire on Rihanna's Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon, firing approximately 10 rounds from a rifle while the pop superstar was inside the residence with her family
- At least four rounds or fragments struck the property, including one bullet that pierced a wall, but no injuries were reported during the incident
- Police arrested the suspect, a woman in her 30s, shortly after she fled the scene and recovered the weapon, though investigators are still determining the motive
Pop star Rihanna’s Los Angeles mansion came under gunfire on Sunday afternoon, March 8, when a woman opened fire while the singer was inside.
The incident happened around 1:15 pm in the upscale Beverly Crest neighbourhood, just outside Beverly Hills.
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Police confirmed that the suspect, a woman in her 30s, drove up to the residence and fired several rounds with a gun officers described as an AR-15-style rifle, NBC News reported.
Rihanna safe after gunfire hits Los Angeles mansion
Rihanna’s mansion is located in Beverly Crest, an exclusive neighbourhood about 20 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
The area is known for its luxury homes and celebrity residents, making the shooting a shocking event in the community.
Reports revealed that Rihanna was inside the mansion at the time of the shooting. She lives there with her partner, hip-hop star A$AP Rocky, and their children.
It was not immediately clear if Rocky or the children were present during the attack.
At least one bullet pierced the wall of the residence, while other rounds or fragments struck parts of the property. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Police arrest suspect in Rihanna's home shooting
According to police, the suspect was a woman in her 30s who fled the scene after the shooting but was arrested shortly afterwards without incident.
Officers recovered the weapon used in the attack, but her identity has not yet been released, and authorities stated that more details, including booking allegations, would be made public later.
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LAPD investigates shooting at Rihanna's home
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that its elite R-H Division is handling the investigation. Officers responded to a call about an assault with a deadly weapon and secured the area.
Video footage from NBC Los Angeles showed bullet holes in a gate near the mansion and yellow crime scene tape blocking off the street in front of the property. A few people were seen walking away as police secured the scene.
LAPD says motive of shooting still unknown
Investigators are still working to determine the motive behind the attack, and Police have not provided any explanation for why the suspect targeted Rihanna’s home.
According to reports, representatives for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Lil Kesh survives Lagos attack
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Nigerian singer Lil Kesh, a former YBNL signee, was stabbed during a robbery attack in Lagos on August 20, 2025, prompting widespread concern among fans.
Eyewitness accounts described a violent assault where attackers inflicted a neck wound and severed part of his ear, later surgically reattached, while stealing jewellery worth millions of naira.
Fans flooded platforms with prayers, including messages like "Praying for Lil Baba" and calls for quick recovery amid speculation of insider involvement.
In a post on X, the 30-year-old reassured fans that he was safe and healing, thanking them for their prayers and support.
Source: Legit.ng
