Hunger Games Star Ethan Jamieson Reportedly Arrested on Alleged Assault Charges
Hunger Games actor Ethan Jamieson, 27, was arrested in Raleigh on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, according to reports. It follows a 2025 arrest on a separate charge of resisting a public officer.
So, here’s a wild one from the world of former teen tributes and North Carolina e-bike aficionados: Ethan Jamieson—the kid you probably remember as District 4’s tribute in 'The Hunger Games'—has found himself on the wrong end of some very serious charges. We're not talking about Hollywood drama either; this unfolded in real-life Raleigh.
The Arrest: Not a Movie Stunt
According to multiple outlets (with TMZ, naturally, all over it), the 27-year-old actor was arrested in Raleigh and is facing three counts of assault. Not exactly a small-time charge here—the official allegations say Jamieson used a semi-automatic 9mm handgun to assault three men, listed in the legal file as E.F., J.M., and K.W.
Here’s what’s extra odd: The incident involved an e-bike and a shot fired at a car. A spokesperson for Raleigh PD summed it up in classic police-speak:
'Officers arrived and found the victim, who reported that someone on an e-bike fired a shot at their car while they were driving. There were two other people inside the car at the time. Detectives later identified Ethan Jamieson, 27, as the one who fired a single round at the vehicle.'
Not your average traffic dispute, that’s for sure.
This Wasn’t His First Run-In
The legal drama doesn’t stop there. Jamieson apparently had a run-in with the cops back in March 2025—he was arrested and charged with resisting a public officer. That case wrapped up in March 2026, when he was officially sentenced, though the details on what kind of sentence he got aren’t public yet.
In Case You Don’t Recognize The Name…
If you’re struggling to place Jamieson outside the Tributes lineup, here’s the quick dossier:
- He played District 4’s male tribute in 'The Hunger Games' (the first one, back in 2012).
- Guest spot on 'One Tree Hill' (yes, apparently everyone passed through Tree Hill at some point).
- A 2010 TV movie: 'The Rusty Bucket Kids: Lincoln, Journey to 16' (no, I haven’t seen it either).
- A single episode appearance on 'Justified'.
What Happens Next?
So far, that’s all the information that’s public. No word yet on what Jamieson’s defense is, or what led up to this clutch-your-pearls gunplay on Raleigh streets. More details are supposedly coming soon, and let’s hope they’re less bizarre than an e-bike drive-by.
File this under 'child star update nobody saw coming.' Stay tuned, because I have a feeling this story is only getting started.