Woman Fires Assault Rifle at Rihanna's Beverly Hills Home; Police Arrest Shooter

Police in Los Angeles say the Beverly Hills home of pop star Rihanna was struck by gunfire on Sunday.

“- Published The Beverly Hills home of pop superstar Rihanna has been hit by gunfire, police say”

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Officers responded at 13:15 local time after reports of shots and found assault-rifle casings at the scene.

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The incident prompted an immediate police response in the upscale neighborhood and was investigated as an active shooting while investigators collected evidence at the mansion.

Media coverage reports that no one was injured in the exchange of gunfire.

Police say a woman in her 30s allegedly stopped outside the mansion, fired seven shots and then drove away.

She was later located about eight miles away and taken into custody.

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Authorities have not publicly identified the suspect.

Reporting emphasizes that the shooter was arrested some distance from the scene after she fled in a vehicle.

Reporting indicates Rihanna (Robyn Fenty) was at the house at the time of the shooting, according to a law-enforcement source cited by the Los Angeles Times.

“- Published The Beverly Hills home of pop superstar Rihanna has been hit by gunfire, police say”

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Officials say there were no injuries.

Coverage also notes personal context about the star, including that she recently welcomed a third child with partner A$AP Rocky.

Coverage adds that Rocky was acquitted in February in a separate firearms case which drew public attention earlier this year.

Rihanna and her team have not publicly commented on the shooting, according to reporting.

Investigators have not released additional details such as a motive or the specific charges that will be filed.

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The suspect remains unnamed in public reports.

Further information about the investigation and any legal proceedings has not been disclosed.