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The Hunger Games arrested for assault charges in NYC
The Hunger Games actor gets arrested for physical violence
Published April 16, 2026
The Hunger Games star lands in trouble after reported assault.
Ethan Jamieson is put behind bars on assault charges after allegedly attacking three men with a handgun.
The incident took place in Raleigh, N.C.
The actor seemingly has three felony counts of assault and possessed a weapon with an intention to cause harm, according to documents.
"During the course of the investigation, detectives identified Ethan Jamieson (27) as the individual who discharged a single gunshot in the direction of the victims’ vehicle," police said, adding that Jamieson was arrested and charged.
The actor was denied bail and is currently waiting for court appearance is his disposition hearing on April 30.
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.
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