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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky appear to be taking security measures more seriously following a shooting incident in March 2026. According to reports, a woman allegedly fired multiple gunshots at the famous couple’s home, hitting the front gate and other areas of the property. And recent photos show Rihanna and Rocky aren’t taking any chances when it comes to their health and safety. Here’s what’s going on.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky appeared to step out with increased security measures following their property shooting

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are no strangers to the spotlight. The couple frequently makes public appearances with their three children, often celebrating major milestones and attending fashion events together. However, fans noticed a shift in their public presence following a shooting at their home in March 2026. Photos posted to X by Page Six show the couple alongside a heavy security presence as they walked outside on March 17, 2026.

According to TMZ, the famous couple left a Manhattan building with six security guards protecting them at every angle. Witnesses allegedly said that Rihanna and Rocky didn’t waste any time going from the building exit to their SUV. This is also the first time that photographers have spotted the couple since the shooting incident.

Rihanna, Rocky, their young kids, her mother, and two employees were at the home when the shooting occurred on March 8, 2026, according to People. The 911 caller heard approximately 10 shots coming from a white Tesla Model 3. Police who arrived on the scene found bullet holes in a gate and in an RV parked in the driveway of Rihanna and Rocky’s home.

“Rihanna heard the shots, but was initially confused about what happened,” an insider told the publication. “She doesn’t understand why someone would target her family.”

Licensed speech pathologist Ivanna Lisette Ortiz was arrested in connection with the shooting

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The woman accused of opening fire on Rihanna’s Los Angeles home has been identified as 35-year-old Florida resident Ivanna Lisette Ortiz. Authorities say Ortiz, a licensed speech pathologist, likely traveled from Florida to California before the March 2026 incident. It remains unclear when she arrived or whether she had any direct connection to Rihanna.

According to People, Ortiz referenced Rihanna in past Facebook posts. One post in February 2026 tells the singer, “say something to me directly instead of sneaking around like you talking to me.”

Ortiz now faces multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly firing several rounds from an assault-style rifle. Investigators have pointed to a troubling pattern of behavior, including prior arrests in Florida and social media posts. Officials have not confirmed a clear motive or any personal relationship between Ortiz and the singer, leaving key questions about intent still unresolved.

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