Dramatic twist in accused Rihanna shooter’s attempted murder case
The attempted murder case against Ivanna Ortiz, accused of shooting at Rihanna's home, has shifted to mental health court. A judge ruled that Ortiz must appear in mental health court after her lawyer raised concerns about her competence. This decision follows a previous ruling that deemed her competent to stand trial for the charges.
- ▪Ivanna Ortiz is accused of opening fire on Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion with an AK-47 style rifle.
- ▪Rihanna and her husband, A$AP Rocky, were inside the Airstream trailer when the shooting occurred.
- ▪The judge initially ruled Ortiz competent to stand trial but later decided to move the case to mental health court.
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Metro Dramatic twist in accused Rihanna shooter’s attempted murder case By Jeremy Louwerse Published May 19, 2026, 1:52 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The attempted murder case for the woman accused of opening fire on Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion took a major turn on Tuesday when a judge ruled that suspect appear in mental health court before proceeding with the criminal trial. A lawyer for Ivanna Ortiz, 35, “expressed doubt” over her competence after meeting in court chambers. The judge in the case, Shannon K. Cooley, was presented additional information that persuaded her to move the proceedings to mental health court.
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