Gunfire shattered the quiet outside Rihanna’s gated Beverly Hills home Sunday afternoon, and police say a woman is in custody after multiple shots were fired from a vehicle toward the property. Law enforcement sources told TMZ the suspect, described as a woman in her 30s, was detained without further incident. The singer was reportedly at home at the time and was unharmed. Authorities say the motive remains under investigation, and it is not yet clear whether prosecutors will file any charges.
Police: Rounds Allegedly Fired From Car Toward Mansion
According to law-enforcement sources cited by TMZ, the woman drove up near the Beverly Hills property and allegedly fired several rounds in the direction of the residence before officers rushed in and detained her. The outlet reports that officers took her into custody "without further incident" as investigators moved in to lock down the area and start collecting evidence.
TMZ also reported that it reached out to Rihanna’s representatives, noting, "We’ve reached out to Rihanna's reps ... so far, no word back." As of Sunday evening, it was not immediately clear whether Beverly Hills police or Rihanna’s team had released an official statement while detectives continued to comb the scene and interview witnesses.
Celebrity Homes Have Long Been Targets
High-profile homes across Los Angeles have seen more than their share of trouble over the years, from swatting calls and hoaxes to burglaries that turn into full-on police operations. In one earlier incident, The Los Angeles Times reported on a 2013 swatting call that targeted Rihanna’s Pacific Palisades home, illustrating how celebrity addresses can attract both real threats and dangerous pranks. That history helps explain why officers treat any call of shots fired near a star’s residence as potentially serious until they can safely clear the scene.
What Charges Could Be On The Table?
If investigators conclude that shots were deliberately fired at an occupied home or from a moving vehicle, prosecutors could consider felony counts under California law. California Penal Code §246 makes it a felony to "maliciously and willfully" discharge a firearm at an inhabited dwelling, and Penal Code §26100 covers discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle, with both statutes carrying potential prison time. Officials have not announced any formal charges.
The case remains under active investigation. Hoodline will update this story as police or prosecutors release additional details and if any charges are filed.
