News Coverage

• ABC7 – Hikers confront alleged arsonist before his arrest at Runyon Canyon, video shows
• ABC News – Video: Hikers confront man accused of starting fire on Los Angeles trail
• KNX News / Audacy – “I’m Batman” — Good Samaritans share story of stopping alleged Runyon Canyon arsonist
• Black Enterprise – HEROES IRL: Black Couple Detains Suspected Arsonist In Runyon Canyon
• Yahoo News Canada – Los Angeles Designer Spots Arsonist Suspect During Hike
• CBS News Los Angeles – Person in custody after allegedly starting fire in Hollywood Hills
• CBS News Los Angeles (Video) – Runyon Canyon hikers stop suspected arsonist along popular trail
• CBS News Los Angeles – Runyon Canyon hikers stop suspected arsonist during brush fire
• CBS Sports – Ex-Kentucky football player Scott Mitchell stops suspected arsonist on Los Angeles hillside
• Cleveland.com – Ex-college football player chases down arson suspect on hiking trail, leading to arrest
• CNN – Los Angeles hikers confront alleged arsonist on The Lead with Jake Tapper
• Crunchbase – Scott Anthony Mitchell profile
• FirefighterNation – Ex-College Football Player Chases Down Arson Suspect on Hiking Trail
• Ground News – Ex-Kentucky football player Scott Mitchell stops suspected arsonist on Los Angeles hillside
• Hindustan Times – Ex-wide receiver catches Runyon Canyon arsonist in breathtaking chase; video viral
• Hoodline – Los Angeles Hikers Heroically Detain Alleged Arsonist Amidst Runyon Canyon Brush Fire
• HT Syndication – Ex-wide receiver catches Runyon Canyon arsonist in breathtaking chase; video viral
• Inside Edition – California Hikers Stop Suspected Arsonist During Brush Fire (Video)
• InsightFeed – Hikers detain suspected arsonist after Runyon Canyon brush fire
• MSN – Former Kentucky WR Scott Mitchell helps catch suspected arsonist in Runyon Canyon
• MSN – Former UK wide receiver Scott Mitchell chased down a suspected L.A. arsonist
• MSN – Los Angeles Designer Spots Arsonist Suspect During Hike
• NBC News – Suspected Los Angeles arsonist run down by former college football player
• NewsBreak / TotalProSports – VIDEO: Fitness Influencers Nab Arsonist in Daring Takedown After He Started Fire At Runyon Canyon
• NewsNation – ‘I’m Batman’: Couple explains how they caught arson suspect in LA
• On3 – WATCH: Former Kentucky WR Scott Mitchell helps catch suspected arsonist in Runyon Canyon
• Pro Construction LA – Los Angeles hikers confront alleged arsonist before his arrest at Runyon Canyon, video shows
• Saturday Down South – Former Kentucky wide receiver catches suspected arsonist in California
• Sports Illustrated / FanNation – Ex-college football player stops suspected arsonist in Los Angeles
• Sports Illustrated – Former Kentucky Football Player Surprises Himself by Chasing Down Los Angeles Arsonist
• The Press – Ex-Kentucky football player Scott Mitchell stops suspected arsonist on Los Angeles hillside
• TotalProSports – VIDEO: Fitness Influencers Nab Arsonist in Daring Takedown After He Started Fire At Runyon Canyon
• WWD – Los Angeles Designer Spots Arsonist Suspect During Hike
• Yahoo News – Suspected Los Angeles arsonist run down by former college football player

YouTube Coverage

Verified YouTube news reports and video coverage documenting the Runyon Canyon incident.

• Inside Edition – CA Hikers Confront Arsonist Starting Wildfire & “American Idol” Exec Killed in LA Mansion
• Inside Edition – California Hikers Stop Suspected Arsonist During Brush Fire
• KTLA / Local – Caught on Camera: Arson Suspect Detained After Runyon Canyon Fire in Hollywood Hills
• ABC7 Eyewitness News – Hikers confront alleged arsonist before his arrest at Runyon Canyon
• FOX 11 Los Angeles – Hikers confront suspected arsonist at Runyon Canyon
• KCAL News – LA County prosecutors describe suspected Runyon Canyon arsonist as “serious danger to society”
• CBS Los Angeles – Runyon Canyon hikers stop suspected arsonist along popular trail
• FOX 11 Los Angeles – Runyon Canyon hikers stop suspected arsonist
• Short: Arsonist sparks fire in Runyon Canyon
• Short: Hikers confront alleged arsonist before his arrest at LA’s Runyon Canyon
• Short: Hikers confront man accused of starting fire on Los Angeles trail
• Short: Hikers confront man allegedly setting a tree on fire in LA
• Short: Hikers corner suspect who allegedly lit brush on fire at Runyon Canyon

Instagram Coverage

Instagram reels and posts documenting the confrontation with the suspected arsonist at Runyon Canyon and subsequent viral coverage.

• Instagram Post – Viral coverage of the Runyon Canyon confrontation
• Instagram Post – Captioned version circulating in news coverage
• Instagram Reel – Viral clip of the confrontation
• Instagram Reel – Public reaction and breakdown of the incident
• Instagram Reel – Additional angle of the takedown
• Instagram Reel – Commentary reel shared by news aggregators
• Instagram Reel – Reaction clip circulating in LA-based accounts
• Instagram Reel – Viral repost of the confrontation moment
• Instagram Reel – Close-up angle of the hillside moment
• Instagram Reel – Additional breakdown of events
• Instagram Reel – National audience reaction reel
• Instagram Reel – Spread by viral news accounts
• Instagram Reel – Commentary on the chase and takedown
• Instagram Reel – Additional confrontation footage
• Instagram Reel – Alternate upload of the captioned clip
• Instagram Reel – News page coverage clip
• Instagram Reel – Public analysis of the incident
• Instagram Reel – Videomatt Presents: Commentary & viral repost
• Instagram Reel – Public reaction reel

TikTok Coverage

TikTok videos capturing the confrontation, national reactions, and news reposts of the Runyon Canyon arsonist incident.

• TikTok – Matthew Seedorff TV: News reporter breakdown of the confrontation
• TikTok – Public commentary on the arsonist takedown
• TikTok – Viral repost of the Runyon Canyon chase
• TikTok – Daily news recap covering the incident
• TikTok – Viral clip highlighting the moment of confrontation
• TikTok – Public reaction and analysis reel
• TikTok – Infotainment Eagle: Breakdown of the takedown
• TikTok – Viral share of the confrontation footage
• TikTok – Unexpected coverage from lifestyle account
• TikTok – Public commentary and narrative retelling
• CNN TikTok – Official CNN distribution of the incident video
• ABC7 TikTok – Coverage of confrontation at Runyon Canyon
• ABC7 TikTok – Additional angle and update on the arrest
• Inside Edition TikTok – National coverage of the takedown
• ABC News TikTok – National broadcast clip shared on TikTok
• KNX News TikTok – Field reporter update on the incident
• KCAL News TikTok – Update from prosecutors describing danger to the public
• LA Times TikTok – Viral clip posted by the LA Times

Facebook Coverage

Facebook video posts from major news outlets and verified media pages documenting the Runyon Canyon arsonist confrontation.

• CNN – Video: Hikers confront alleged arsonist at Runyon Canyon
• ABC7 Eyewitness News – Hikers confront alleged arsonist before his arrest
• KCAL News – Prosecutors describe suspected arsonist as “serious danger to society”
• ABC7 Eyewitness News – Suspected SoCal arsonist nabbed by good Samaritans
• ABC News – Hikers confront man accused of starting fire on Los Angeles trail
• Inside Edition – California hikers stop suspected arsonist during brush fire
• Matthew Seedorff TV News – Full reporter write-up and update
• Matthew Seedorff TV News – Video: Hikers detain suspected arsonist
• Public Group – Viral community repost of the confrontation

Reddit Coverage

Reddit threads discussing the Runyon Canyon incident, the confrontation with the suspected arsonist, and public reaction across multiple communities.

• r/LosAngeles – Hikers confront alleged arsonist before his arrest
• r/themayormccheese – Man caught red-handed starting a fire near Runyon Canyon
• r/chaoticgood – Man caught starting a fire in LA (Runyon Canyon)
• r/PublicFreakout – Hollywood residents catch a “twisted fire starter”
• r/GTAlobbyCali – “NPC randomly starts a fire in Runyon Canyon”
• r/ActualPublicFreakouts – Man caught starting a fire in Runyon Canyon, LA

X (Twitter) Coverage

Major news outlets, reporters, and viral accounts on X covering the Runyon Canyon arsonist incident.

• ABC7 – Official news post covering the confrontation
• KCAL News – Updated details from law enforcement and prosecutors
• KNX News – Reporter update and field coverage
• CNN The Lead – Segment featuring the confrontation
• CBS Reporter (Chris Webb) – Field update and analysis
• Airport Police LA – Public safety commentary on the incident
• Collin Rugg – Viral tweet spreading the incident nationally
• The Facts Dude – Viral retelling of the confrontation
• Dying Venice – Local LA commentary and repost
• Unlimited LS – Viral share of the takedown video
• Gavin – Public wide-circulation repost
• Kevin Dalton – Public safety analysis on the confrontation
• ImMeme – Viral meme account reposting the moment
• Alpha Commentary – Community breakdown of events
• KSR ON X – Coverage from Kentucky sports community
• Mr. Tyler KSR – Kentucky network amplification
• UK Sportsball – Viral share highlighting Scott’s athletic background
• Flag & Fire – Commentary on the fire threat and takedown
• KimKatieUSA – Community reaction to the confrontation
• Matthew Seedorff – Reporter footage and updates
• ADRWC – Follow-up commentary
• Jason – Viral reaction to the hillside confrontation
• its_the_dr – Reaction and engagement from the LA community
• Choeshow – Media personality commentary on the footage

Additional News Coverage

Extended national, regional, sports, and international reporting on the Runyon Canyon arsonist confrontation.

• KNX News / Audacy – “I’m Batman”: Good Samaritans share story of stopping alleged arsonist
• NewsBreak / TotalProSports – Fitness influencers nab arsonist in daring takedown
• FirefighterNation – Ex-college football player chases down arson suspect
• InsightFeed – Hikers detain suspected arsonist after brush fire
• Inside Edition – Video report on arsonist takedown
• Yahoo News Canada – Los Angeles designer spots arsonist suspect
• Hindustan Times – Ex-wide receiver catches arsonist in breathtaking chase
• HT Syndication – International syndication of Hindustan Times story
• Yahoo News – Coverage of the arson confrontation
• On3 – Former Kentucky WR Scott Mitchell helps catch suspected arsonist
• Saturday Down South – Former Kentucky wide receiver catches suspected arsonist
• Sports Illustrated FanNation – Ex-college football player stops suspected arsonist
• Sports Illustrated – Former Kentucky Football Player surprises himself chasing arsonist
• The Press – Ex-Kentucky football player Scott Mitchell stops arsonist
• Hoodline – LA hikers heroically detain alleged arsonist
• ProConstruction LA – Confrontation before arsonist’s arrest
• Ground News – Breakdown of NBC News report
• Cleveland.com – Ex-college football player chases down arson suspect