The star of "Reacher," Alan Ritchson, left his fans divided after sharing a cryptic message in the aftermath of his front yard brawl. According to TMZ, the model-turned-actor can be seen throwing punches at his Tennessee neighbor as his children watch from the street.
The 43-year-old took to social media on Monday as conflicting accounts of what led to the physical altercation emerged. He shared a quote on Instagram that read, "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." However, this cryptic message didn't sit well with some of his followers.
One user wrote, "Kind of like getting caught on camera being a bully. Man. Shame on you. True masculinity defends the weak and serves those around us. Not what you do. I stand against bullies. Come on over. You are welcome to try and bully me."
Another added, "Bro beat a guy's a-- and aura farms afterward." A user wrote, "Disgusting. Don't talk about Church and Jesus ever again. You should be 100% canceled."
However, the "Titans" star also received support from some of his fans. One commenter wrote, "@alanritchson I know you're way too good of a dude to do that unprovoked. I'm with Alan all the way on this one." Another added, "Need more guys like you around brother."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Brentwood, Tennessee police have closed the investigation, concluding that the star acted in self-defense. No charges will be pursued, per the outlet. The actor also declined pressing charges against Taylor.
Captain Steven Pepin of the Brentwood Police Department told THR, "After reviewing available evidence, including video footage and witness statements, authorities determined that no criminal charges will be pursued. Mr. Ritchson’s actions were found to be in self-defense."
Taylor claimed the drama began on Saturday when Ritchson was seen riding his green Kawasaki bike through the neighborhood at an excessive rate of speed. The actor returned on Sunday around noon, this time with his two kids in tow on their own motorbikes. Taylor confronted Ritchson, leading to a physical altercation.
Sources close to Ritchson told TMZ that the actor did not instigate the fight. While riding motorbikes around the neighborhood, Taylor allegedly ran into the street in a "really aggressive" manner to stop Ritchson. The insiders claimed Taylor pushed Ritchson off the motorbike twice before the brawl ensued. According to the outlet's sources, Taylor allegedly "initiated and instigated" the entire confrontation.
Taylor told the Daily Mail that he did not know who the neighbor was and only found out after the altercation. When asked if he started the alleged fight, he declined to respond, saying, "I can't answer questions about that right now, there's an active investigation."
