Residents in a normally quiet Beverly Hills neighborhood were jolted by the sound of gunfire one afternoon, when police say multiple shots were fired near the home of global music star Rihanna. Officers rushed to the scene after emergency calls reported several loud blasts echoing through the hillside streets.

Authorities later confirmed that no one was injured, but the incident quickly triggered a major police response and a search for the person responsible.

Within about half an hour, officers located a suspect several miles away and took a woman into custody. According to early reports, investigators believe the gunfire came from outside the singer’s property and that several rounds struck the gate and surrounding structures.

Police later identified the suspect as a 35-year-old woman who now faces serious charges including suspicion of attempted murder. Details about her motive remain unclear as the investigation continues.

But as news of the arrest spread, attention quickly turned to the suspect’s online activity.

Journalists and investigators began combing through social media accounts believed to belong to the woman. What they found were a series of unusual and sometimes disturbing posts directed toward celebrities — including Rihanna herself.

Some of the messages appeared erratic, with the suspect making personal accusations and referencing conspiracy-style claims involving the singer. Several posts reportedly tagged Rihanna directly or referenced her name repeatedly in long, rambling statements.

A report from People magazine’s coverage of the arrest notes that investigators are now reviewing the suspect’s online history as part of the broader case.

Law enforcement officials often examine social media activity in incidents involving threats or violence toward public figures. Posts can sometimes reveal a timeline of escalating behavior or show whether someone had developed an unusual fixation on a celebrity.

In this case, the messages appear to show the suspect referencing Rihanna repeatedly in the weeks leading up to the alleged shooting.

For neighbors in the area, the event was deeply unsettling. One resident told reporters they initially thought the noise was construction or fireworks before realizing the sound was gunfire.

“I heard several pops, maybe eight or ten,” the resident said, describing the moment the quiet afternoon was suddenly interrupted.

According to a report from the Associated Press detailing the police response, officers recovered shell casings and later found a weapon in the suspect’s vehicle after her arrest.

The suspect was booked into custody and is being held on a multi-million-dollar bail as the investigation moves forward.

Rihanna, one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world, has not publicly commented on the incident. The singer has largely kept her personal life private in recent years, focusing on raising her children and expanding her fashion and beauty empire.

Security experts say celebrities often face elevated risks from individuals who develop obsessive or hostile online fixations. While most cases never escalate into real-world threats, authorities take such situations seriously because they can evolve unpredictably.

For investigators, the next step will be determining whether the suspect had been planning the incident for some time — and whether the disturbing social media posts offer clues about what led up to the shooting.

As the case unfolds, officials say they are continuing to review digital evidence and witness statements to build a clearer picture of what happened outside Rihanna’s home that afternoon.