Rihanna was inside her Beverly Hills home when a woman opened fire with an AR-15-style rifle on Sunday afternoon.
Police arrested the 30-year-old woman after she fled the scene in her white Tesla. The vehicle’s dirty exterior helped officers track her down. A police helicopter spotted the Tesla in a Sherman Oaks parking lot, where she was taken into custody. Investigators examined an Airstream trailer parked in the driveway and collected evidence from the property. A neighbour told reporters she was washing dishes when the gunfire startled her. The LAPD confirmed that Rihanna was home during the shooting, but no injuries were reported. Police have not disclosed a possible motive for the attack, and Captain Mike Bland stated that more information about the suspect, including booking allegations, would be soon.
The woman drove up to the home and started shooting with what police described as an AR-15-style rifle. A possible motive was not immediately provided. Bland said the weapon involved was recovered by officers, who received a call about an assault with a deadly weapon. Video from NBC Los Angeles’ helicopter showed what appeared to be bullet holes in a gate. The video also showed the public street in front of the home blocked by yellow crime scene tape attached to an LAPD SUV. A few people could be seen walking away from the property.
Rihanna’s home is located in the larger Beverly Crest area, an upscale neighborhood about 20 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.