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A video showing “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson allegedly punching a neighbor during a confrontation has surfaced online. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, though no arrests have been made yet.
Footage released by TMZ depicts what appears to be Ritchson – with his motorcycle lying in the road – striking another man on a residential street in Tennessee. The altercation reportedly took place in an upscale Nashville suburb.
The actor was most recently featured in Netflix’s “War Machine,” which debuted earlier this month.
At the center of the dispute is neighbor Ronnie Taylor, who confronted Ritchson about his motorcycle riding habits through their community.
🚨🎥 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
“This all started Saturday when Alan was riding his green Kawasaki bike through the quiet, well-to-do Nashville suburb. Ronnie claims Alan was flying at excessive speed, revving his engine and disturbing the peace. He admits flipping the bird at Alan, and he claims the actor returned the gesture,” TMZ reports.
Escalation to Physical Confrontation
The situation escalated the following day around noon. According to Taylor, Ritchson rode through the neighborhood again – allegedly at high speed – accompanied by two youngsters on separate motorbikes.
Taylor says he asked Ritchson, “Can you f—— stop this please,” which apparently triggered the physical confrontation. He claims Ritchson punched him in the face and kicked him before falling off his own motorcycle, getting back up, and attempting to “run him off.”
Taylor has filed a police report about the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
Ritchson has transformed himself into a prominent action star in recent years. His portrayal of the title character in Prime Video’s “Reacher” series has significantly raised his profile in Hollywood.
Beyond “Reacher,” the actor has built an impressive action-oriented filmography including roles in “Fast X,” “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” and “Motor City.” He’s also set to appear in upcoming projects like “The Man with the Bag” and “Runner.”
