Brian Hickerson Handcuffed, Brother Arrested After Altercation
Brian Hickerson Handcuffed, Brother Arrested After Altercation
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Greenville police said officers were dispatched to Wild Wing Cafe at about 9:10 p.m. after a reported assault and initially detained multiple patrons while investigating the incident.
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While handcuffed, Brian Hickerson reportedly shouted, “GPD leaked it when my girlfriend died,” referring to his belief that Greenville police disclosed information about Panettiere’s death.
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A Greenville police report described differing reactions during the resuscitation attempt: Zachary Hickerson was reported to be “very emotional,” while Brian Hickerson reportedly did not become emotional until emergency medical personnel declared Panettiere dead.
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The death investigation is reportedly examining a possible overdose, with the DEA focusing on a potential drug dealer and awaiting toxicology results; Brian Hickerson has not been named a suspect.
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The coverage noted that Brian Hickerson has a 2021 domestic-violence conviction, adding prior legal context to reports about the incident and the ongoing death investigation.
Brian Hickerson was handcuffed but not arrested after Greenville, South Carolina, police responded to a reported altercation at Wild Wing Cafe on September 12. Radar Online reported that his brother Zachary was arrested for disorderly conduct after officers said he was heavily intoxicated and yelling profanities. The incident occurred weeks after Hayden Panettiere, Hickerson's ex-girlfriend, was found unresponsive at a Greenville apartment where both brothers were present.
Altercation at Bar Leads to Police Detentions
Officers arrived at Wild Wing Cafe around 9:10 p.m. after reports of an assault. Daily Mail reported that an argument between Brian Hickerson and other patrons escalated and allegedly involved a bar stool. Video showed people removing him from the restaurant. Police temporarily handcuffed Brian while investigating but released him without charges.
His brother Zachary faced different consequences. Greenville police transported him to jail on a disorderly-conduct charge after describing him as heavily intoxicated and repeatedly yelling profanities in public. The two men had different outcomes from the same incident despite both being detained initially.
Hickerson Accuses Police of Leaking Information
While handcuffed at the scene, Head Topics reported that Brian Hickerson shouted at officers: "GPD leaked it when my girlfriend died." He was referring to his belief that Greenville police had disclosed information about Panettiere's death to the public. The accusation came as investigations into her death continued.
Brian's outburst highlighted tension between the Hickerson family and law enforcement during an ongoing death investigation. No evidence has surfaced that police actually leaked details about Panettiere's death, and her cause and manner of death have not been publicly released by authorities.
Death Investigation Continues With Competing Questions
Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive at a Greenville apartment in September. Radar Online reported that Zachary Hickerson said the brothers attempted resuscitation, including administering Narcan and CPR, but Panettiere died. The DEA is investigating a potential drug dealer and awaiting toxicology results to help determine the cause.
Brian Hickerson has not been named a suspect in Panettiere's death. A police report noted differing reactions during resuscitation attempts: Zachary was "very emotional," while Brian reportedly did not show emotion until emergency personnel declared her dead. Brian has a 2021 domestic-violence conviction, but neither brother has responded to requests for comment.
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