Pop icon Rihanna’s Beverly Hills residence became the scene of a security breach on Sunday when an unidentified individual opened fire on the property. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to emergency calls reporting gunshots at approximately 13:15 local time (21:15 GMT).
Law enforcement officials confirmed that a suspect was promptly apprehended at the scene and taken into custody without further incident. While the property sustained damage from the gunfire, no injuries were reported among the occupants or staff.
The Los Angeles Times, citing anonymous law enforcement sources, revealed that Rihanna was present inside the mansion during the shooting. The Barbadian superstar, born Robyn Fenty, has maintained her primary residence in the exclusive Los Angeles neighborhood despite her global business commitments.
This security incident occurs during a particularly significant period in the artist’s personal life. Last September, Rihanna welcomed her third child—a daughter—with partner A$AP Rocky. The couple, who already parent two sons named Riot and RZA, had previously announced the pregnancy during last year’s Met Gala celebrations.
The shooting follows closely on the heels of legal proceedings involving A$AP Rocky, who was acquitted in February of charges related to allegedly firing a gun at a former associate. During that trial, Rihanna made headlines by bringing their young children to the courtroom in a show of support.
Beyond her musical career that launched with early 2000s hits like “Pon de Replay” and “Umbrella,” Rihanna has evolved into a formidable business magnate. Her beauty empire Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty lingerie line have contributed significantly to her billionaire status, as recently documented by Forbes.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the motive behind the targeted attack on one of music’s most influential figures.