Alan Ritchson, Ronnie Taylor Fight Video: Police Break Silence in 1st Update
Brentwood, Tennessee, police have broken their silence on the viral fight video between Reacherstar Alan Ritchson and a man named Ronnie Taylor.
Brentwood Police Department Captain Steven Pepin confirmed to USA Today that "several witnesses" called 911, so police responded "to the area just before 2 p.m."
Two videos have emerged of the incident.
A video through a window shows an alleged altercation on the street between Ritchson and a man TMZ says was Taylor; it went viral after it was posted by TMZ and other outlets. That video appears to show Ritchson allegedly punching the man, with Ritchson's motorcycle nearby.TMZ subsequently released a body cam video of the incident, which gives a clearer perspective of what went down. "It’s not entirely clear who started the confrontation," The Los Angeles Times reported.
What else have police said about it all?
Brentwood Police Say That They Are Investigating the 'Incident' Involving Alan Ritchson
???????? 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
The police official provided further details. "We are aware of the incident, we are investigating, and no arrest has been made," Pepin said to USA Today.
The man in the video, identified by TMZ as Ronnie Taylor, subsequently spoke out. "I did push him because he was coming towards me on his, on his bike," he alleged to TMZ. "He did it again for a second time. I pushed him a second time, and I think the second time he got off his bike and kicked the crap outta me."
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According to TMZ, Taylor was allegedly "hot under the collar as he came tearing off his property into the street, as Alan and his kids were riding their motorcycles." TMZ further alleged: "Ronnie tried blocking Alan in the middle of the street, but the Reacher star wasn't having it -- he laid down his bike and shoved Ronnie to the ground."
Alan Ritchson Posted a Cryptic Napoleon Quote to His Instagram Page After the Incident
Ritchson posted a Napoleon Bonaparte quote to his Instagram page after the incident. "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake," it reads. However, he has not made further comment.
Brentwood, TN, where the incident occurred on March 22, is located south of Nashville.
"Are you kidding me, dude?" Ritchson says in one of the videos. According to USA Today, one video allegedly "shows a man in a blue shirt appear to purposely step in front of Ritchson on a motorcycle in the middle of a residential street, causing him to crash."
According to The Los Angeles Times, Taylor "accused the actor of speeding on his Kawasaki motorbike through the affluent suburb, revving his engine and 'disturbing the peace.'”
As anyone who has watched the Reacher series knows, Ritchson is an imposing figure. He stands 6 feet 3 inches tall. A source told The Times that Ritchson did not begin the incident, alleging that Taylor "had pushed Ritchson off his bike twice and ran into the street in an attempt to stop the actor’s bike in a 'really aggressive manner.'"