Overview
- Police say officers responded to a reported assault at Wild Wing Cafe and detained multiple patrons before determining that Brian Hickerson was released at the scene and his brother Zach was arrested for disorderly conduct.
- Video from the scene shows Brian Hickerson handcuffed and accusing police of leaking details about Panettiere’s death while witnesses and outlets reported he allegedly threw a bar stool during the confrontation.
- Brian and Zach were both at the Greenville residence where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive on Aug. 16 and a police report records that Brian turned over a bag of medications to investigators.
- The Greenville County coroner reported no signs of trauma and the DEA is assisting local authorities as investigators pursue leads about possible drug sources, with toxicology tests still pending.
- Forensic results now expected to determine cause and manner of death and could prompt legal action or supplier tracing, while public disputes and Panettiere’s recent memoir continue to shape scrutiny and family fallout.