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Former ‘Hunger Games’ Child Star Faces Felony Charges
Ethan Jamieson, the former child actor who played a District 4 tribute in the 2012 blockbuster “The Hunger Games,” has been arrested on three felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill . The 27-year-old was taken into custody in Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 8, 2026 .
Details of the Alleged Incident
The charges stem from an incident on March 22, 2026, when Raleigh police responded to reports of gunfire on the 2700 block of Wakefield Plantation Drive around 9:52 p.m. .
According to authorities, three men inside a vehicle told officers that an unknown suspect riding an e-bike fired a shot at their vehicle while they were driving . Two additional occupants were in the vehicle at the time of the incident .
Following an investigation, detectives identified Jamieson as the individual who “discharged a single gunshot in the direction of the victims’ vehicle” . The alleged victims have been identified in court documents only by their initials: E.F., J.M., and K.W. .
Legal Status and Prior Record
Jamieson was arrested on April 8 and denied bail on April 9 . He is currently being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in Wake County court for a disposition hearing on April 30, 2026 .
This marks Jamieson’s second arrest in the past year and a half. In March 2025, he was arrested in Raleigh for resisting a public officer . He was sentenced for that offense on March 26, 2026—just three days after the alleged gun assault .
Acting Career and Background
Jamieson is best known for his minor role in “The Hunger Games” (2012) , where he played the male tribute from District 4 who is eliminated during the Cornucopia sequence early in the film .
His acting credits also include:
- A 2009 episode of “One Tree Hill” (filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina)
- The 2010 TV movie “The Rusty Bucket Kids: Lincoln”
- The short film “Gravity” (2010)
- A 2013 appearance in the FX series “Justified” (his final on-screen credit)Â
At the height of his “Hunger Games” fame in 2012, a 13-year-old Jamieson told LancasterOnline: “I want to be just a normal person” .
What’s Next
Jamieson faces three felony counts that carry significant prison time if convicted. His disposition hearing is scheduled for April 30, where further details about the case and potential plea agreements may be revealed . His legal representation has not responded to requests for comment .
