Alan Ritchson Filmed Punching Neighbor in Brentwood
Actor Alan Ritchson was filmed punching a neighbor after a dispute over motorcycle noise; Brentwood police are investigating and said no arrests have been made.
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Overview
Footage shows Alan Ritchson, 43, striking a man identified as neighbor Ronnie Taylor multiple times in Brentwood, Tennessee, while two of Ritchson's children watched.
The dispute followed Taylor's complaint that Ritchson had been speeding and revving a Kawasaki motorcycle through the neighborhood after an initial confrontation the day before, Taylor said.
Brentwood Police Captain Steve Pepin confirmed authorities are investigating the alleged assault and said no arrests have been made.
The alleged victim, Ronnie Taylor, said Ritchson struck him at least four times, and photos show visible bruising and swelling on Taylor's face.
Sources connected to Ritchson said Taylor pushed him off his motorcycle twice, causing the actor to crash and sustain cuts and bruises.
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The dispute arose from Taylor's complaints about Ritchson speeding and revving his Kawasaki motorcycle through the Brentwood neighborhood. On Sunday, while Ritchson rode with his children, Taylor allegedly blocked his path aggressively, pushed him off the bike twice causing a crash, leading to the physical fight.
The video shows Alan Ritchson striking neighbor Ronnie Taylor multiple times, with Ritchson's two children watching nearby on their mini-bikes. It captures Ritchson attempting to pick up his motorcycle before the altercation.
Taylor claims Ritchson was speeding and revving his engine disruptively, leading to the fight after Taylor confronted him. Sources close to Ritchson say Taylor aggressively blocked and pushed him off his motorcycle twice, instigating the altercation after daring Ritchson to hit him.
Brentwood Police are investigating the alleged assault, confirming no arrests have been made. Ritchson has been cooperative with authorities.
Taylor sustained visible bruising and swelling on his face from being struck at least four times. Ritchson suffered cuts, bruises, and a minor finger injury from crashing his motorcycle.
