Rihanna Shooting Suspect's Case Suspended for Mental Competency Evaluation
Rihanna Shooting Suspect’s Attempted Murder Case Halted for Competency Probe

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Ivanna Ortiz, accused of firing 20 shots at Rihanna's Los Angeles home, has had her attempted murder case suspended for a mental competency evaluation. The court found sufficient evidence to question her ability to understand the proceedings, prompting her referral to the county's mental health court.
- 01Ivanna Ortiz, 35, faces charges including attempted murder and assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
- 02The shooting incident occurred on March 8 while Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, their children, and Rihanna's mother were present.
- 03Deputy District Attorney Alexander Bott described the shooting as 'extremely dangerous' and 'calculated conduct.'
- 04Ortiz reportedly posted erratic messages on social media before the incident, directly addressing Rihanna.
- 05A request to bar Ortiz from practicing as a speech pathologist during the criminal proceedings was granted.
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Ivanna Ortiz, the woman accused of firing 20 shots from an AR-15-style rifle at Rihanna's home in Los Angeles, had her attempted murder case suspended for a mental competency evaluation. Judge Shannon Cooley made the ruling after a private discussion with Ortiz's public defender, indicating enough evidence to question her mental state. Ortiz has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including one count of attempted murder and ten counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The shooting occurred on March 8, endangering Rihanna, A$AP Rocky (whose real name is Rakim Mayers), their three children, and Rihanna's mother. During the incident, Rihanna reportedly heard loud banging noises and observed bullet holes in the trailer's windshield, prompting her to push A$AP Rocky to the ground for safety. Prosecutors described Ortiz's actions as 'calculated conduct,' highlighting her use of a high-powered rifle in a residential area. Witnesses reported seeing a white Tesla fleeing the scene, leading to Ortiz's arrest shortly after. Additionally, Ortiz's erratic social media posts prior to the shooting raised concerns about her mental health, prompting the court to bar her from practicing as a speech pathologist during the ongoing case.
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