Alan Ritchson, known for his role in ‘Reacher,’ is currently the subject of an investigation in Tennessee following accusations from a neighbor who claims he was assaulted during a heated confrontation.
Footage obtained by TMZ reportedly shows Ritchson engaging in a brawl with another man in a suburb near Nashville, while two children purported to be his own observe on motorbikes.
The alleged victim, Ronnie Taylor, stated to TMZ that the conflict began when Ritchson rode through their neighborhood on his green Kawasaki at a high speed, which Taylor felt disrupted the peace. After Taylor gestured at the actor, Ritchson allegedly reciprocated.
Taylor recounted that tensions escalated the following day when Ritchson supposedly sped through the area once again. Confronting the actor, Taylor recalled asking Ritchson to cease this behavior, leading to a physical altercation.
According to Taylor, he reported to the police that Ritchson punched him in the face and kicked him, allegedly hitting him multiple times while on the ground and causing noticeable bruising and swelling. He claimed not to seek hospital treatment but mentioned that witnesses were present.
🚨🎥 EXCLUSIVE: “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson might’ve thought he was still shooting an episode of his popular show Sunday, because he allegedly beat the hell out of a neighbor in Tennessee. 👀 pic.twitter.com/ljz3oEFGI0
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 23, 2026
Law enforcement confirmed to TMZ that they are looking into the matter, although no arrests have been made up to the time of the report. Attempts to reach Ritchson’s representatives for comment have not yet yielded a response.
In addition to this incident, Ritchson has recently stirred controversy for his political views, which may not resonate well with his fanbase. In a feature for The Hollywood Reporter, he criticized Donald Trump and expressed that certain segments of the Christian community have become overly aggressive in politics.
BREAKING: This ain’t a movie but Alan Ritchson (‘Reacher’) just got caught on video brawling his neighbor in Nashville—Sunday, March 22nd. Dirt bike noise sparks it: Alan revs loud, neighbor Ronnie Taylor yells “Can you fucking stop this?”—then punches, kicks, hits him on the… pic.twitter.com/K8f120HRp0
— Thomas Huffman (@ThomasHuffman79) March 23, 2026
He did not hold back in his statements, asserting, “Trump is a rapist and a con man,” while expressing confusion about the support he receives from the Christian church. Ritchson also defended his previous Instagram post advocating for justice in the Breonna Taylor case, elaborating on his concerns regarding accountability for police misconduct.
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