A clip has surfaced online showing Alan Ritchson, the star of Reacher, allegedly beating up a neighbor in Nashville. The incident allegedly began over a dispute about the actor’s motorcycle riding and escalated into a fight caught on camera.
Reacher star Alan Ritchson allegedly hits neighbor in new video
The altercation happened on March 22 in a quiet Nashville suburb, according to TMZ, which first reported the story.
The alleged victim, Ronnie Taylor, claimed that tensions began the previous day when Alan Ritchson was riding a green Kawasaki motorcycle through the neighborhood. Taylor claimed the actor was speeding and revving his engine excessively, disturbing the peace. Taylor admitted to flipping the actor off, and he said Ritchson returned the gesture.
The situation escalated on Sunday around noon. Taylor said Ritchson again came through the neighborhood on his motorcycle, this time accompanied by two young children on their own bikes. Taylor told police he asked Ritchson, “Can you f**king stop this please,” and that the interaction quickly turned physical.
TMZ obtained video of the incident, which appears to show Ritchson going toe-to-toe with a man while two children, allegedly the actor’s own kids, stand nearby on motorbikes. The footage has added scrutiny to the case, as witnesses appear to have captured at least part of the confrontation.
The neighbor reportedly has filed a report with police claiming Ritchson punched him in the face and kicked him during the dispute. He further alleged that after Ritchson fell off his bike, he got back up and hit Taylor in the back of the head. Taylor told authorities that Ritchson struck him “at least 4 times” while he was on the ground.
According to the outlet, Taylor did not seek hospital treatment but was left with bruises and swelling following the incident. Law enforcement sources confirmed to them that there is an active investigation into the altercation between the two parties. No arrests have been made at this time.
Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya on ComingSoon.
