The altercation involved Ritchson punching his neighbor Ronnie Taylor in a street brawl, according to multiple reports. Video footage showed Ritchson striking Taylor on the ground several times during a row about driving speed. However, bodycam footage emerged showing Taylor initiated a physical fight by pushing Ritchson off his motorcycle. Police confirmed they would not charge Ritchson over the altercation, saying he acted in self-defense. It remains unknown what specific charges, if any, were considered against Taylor for initiating the fight, or whether Taylor has provided a public statement. The current status of any police investigation beyond the decision not to charge Ritchson is also unclear, as are details about what prompted the initial argument and any prior disputes.
Ritchson has previously spoken about trauma that influenced his career shift. According to his own account, he was sexually assaulted by a very famous photographer during a photoshoot. Ritchson left the modeling industry after the assault and switched to acting. The identity of the photographer and any legal action or response remain unknown.