Footage of the incident between the actor and Ronnie Taylor went viral online.

Alan Ritchson’s neighbor says he’s received death threats since altercation with Reacher star

Footage of the incident between the actor and Ronnie Taylor went viral online.

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March 27, 2026 6:35 p.m. ET

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In the aftermath of his viral physical altercation with Alan Ritchson, the *Reacher* star's neighbor says he's receiving death threats.

On Sunday, TMZ first shared a video that shows Ritchson punching his Nashville-area neighbor, Ronnie Taylor, who claimed that he went outside to ask the actor and his kids to stop speeding through the streets on their motorbikes. Things escalated, and Taylor contended that Ritchson "kicked the crap out of me," only for further footage to show Taylor blocking Ritchson's path, causing him to swerve and fall off his bike.

While the local police have concluded their investigation and are not pursuing charges against either man, Taylor tells TMZ that incoming calls from blocked numbers have included threats to put him in a wheelchair and force him to breathe out of a tube. And alleged text messages read, "Die, die, die," as well as, "I hope your wife divorces you and your kids never speak to you again and you die a horrible death." As of now, Taylor has yet to file a police report.

** has reached out Ritchson for comment.

"I don't really wish the guy any malice or ill will, but we just don't need people riding through neighborhoods like this," Taylor previously told TMZ. "I just decided I'm going to take a stand because someone has to, or it's going to end up way worse."

Ritchson and Johnny Berchtold on 'Reacher'.

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After the initial viral clip and allegations surfaced, Ritchson posted a cryptic message on Instagram, attributing a quote to Napoleon Bonaparte: "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."

A new video then emerged online, this one seemingly capturing footage from a bodycam worn by Ritchson. Upon crashing to the ground when Taylor blocks his path, Ritchson approaches Taylor, asks him if he's been drinking and shouts that he's "out of your f---ing mind." When Ritchson returns to his bike, Taylor once again stands in his path, daring Ritchson to "run me over." As they both refuse to move, the altercation becomes physical.

"After reviewing available evidence, including video footage and witness statements, authorities determined that no criminal charges will be pursued," Brentwood Police Captain Steve Pepin told ** upon completing the investigation. "Mr. Ritchson’s actions were found to be in self-defense. Although a potential reckless endangerment charge was considered, Mr. Ritchson declined to pursue charges. With the agreement of the District Attorney’s Office, the case is now closed, and no further action will be taken."

Ritchson has already moved on, celebrating being cleared by completing production on the next season of his hit Amazon Prime Video series, *Reacher*.

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