Police arrest suspect after seven shots are fired at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion

Police in Los Angeles have confirmed that gunfire struck the Beverly Hills home of global pop star Rihanna, sending shockwaves through the neighbourhood and triggering a swift police response.

Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department were called to the property at around 13:15 local time on Sunday following reports of gunshots. Authorities later confirmed that a suspect had been located and taken into custody after the alarming incident.

According to police, the property targeted in the shooting belongs to Rihanna. Investigators at the scene recovered several assault rifle casings, indicating that a powerful weapon had been used during the attack.

Despite the dramatic circumstances, no injuries were reported. A law enforcement source told the Los Angeles Times that Rihanna was inside the mansion when the gunfire occurred.

Police say the suspect, described as a woman in her 30s, drove up to the home, stopped outside the property and fired seven shots before speeding away from the area.

Investigators quickly began searching for the vehicle believed to be involved in the shooting. Authorities located the car roughly eight miles away from the singer’s home. The woman was then taken into custody. Officials have not yet publicly released her identity.

The motive behind the shooting has not been disclosed, and investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The event has drawn significant attention, given Rihanna’s global profile and the high-profile neighbourhood where the shooting occurred.

Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Fenty, is one of the most influential figures in modern pop music. Born in Barbados, she rose to international fame in the early 2000s with chart-topping songs such as Pon de Replay and Umbrella. Over the past two decades, she has become both a music icon and a major business figure.

The 37-year-old singer recently marked a major milestone in her career, celebrating twenty years since the release of her first album.

Beyond music, Rihanna has built a powerful business empire. Her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, has achieved enormous global success and helped redefine inclusivity in the beauty industry. She also launched a lingerie brand that has expanded her influence in fashion and retail.

Forbes has estimated her net worth at more than one billion dollars, placing her among the wealthiest entertainers in the world.

The shooting incident comes during a busy and highly public period in Rihanna’s personal life.

Last September, the star welcomed her third child, a daughter, with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky. The couple already share two sons, Riot and RZA.

They revealed the pregnancy during a widely watched appearance at the Met Gala last year, where Rihanna showcased her baby bump on the event’s red carpet.

Earlier this year, the couple also attracted headlines during a legal case involving A$AP Rocky. In February, the rapper was found not guilty of firing a gun at a former friend. The trial drew widespread media attention, particularly when Rihanna attended court proceedings accompanied by their two young sons.

Authorities have not indicated whether the shooting at Rihanna’s home has any connection to previous events involving the couple.

Investigators continue to examine evidence collected from the scene, including the recovered shell casings. Police have not yet announced possible charges against the woman taken into custody.

Representatives for Rihanna have been contacted for comment but have not yet publicly responded.

For now, the incident remains under investigation as police work to determine why the singer’s home became the target of gunfire.