Arrest Following Greenville Restaurant Altercation Involving Brian Hickerson

Incident at Wild Wing Cafe

Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach were detained by police in Greenville, South Carolina, following an altercation at a restaurant. The incident occurred on Saturday night at Wild Wing Cafe on Woodruff Road. Police responded to a reported assault around 9:10 p.m. and found multiple individuals involved in a fight. Both Hickerson brothers were among those detained.

Zach Hickerson’s Disorderly Conduct Charge

Brian Hickerson was released from the scene without any charges. However, Zach was highly intoxicated and used offensive language in public, leading to his arrest on a disorderly conduct charge. He was taken to the Greenville County Detention Center.

A video shared by TMZ shows a man believed to be Zach throwing a bar chair. A female bar employee attempted to calm him during the incident. Other employees escorted him from the bar.

Brian Hickerson’s Background

Brian Hickerson is known for his connection to the late actress Hayden Panettiere, who died on August 16 in Greenville. Hickerson, a California real estate agent, was romantically linked to Panettiere in 2018. Their relationship involved legal troubles, including Hickerson’s arrest on domestic violence charges. Despite this, Panettiere described them as friends before her death.

Investigation into Panettiere’s Death

The investigation into Panettiere’s death continues. Authorities noted no immediate signs of foul play but await toxicology results. Reports suggest investigators are looking into the possibility of drug involvement. They have met with Brian Hickerson, seeking potential details about a drug supplier’s involvement.

Local and federal officials have not made any arrests or charged anyone regarding Panettiere’s death. Dispatch audio indicated first responders suspected an overdose and cardiac arrest, but no final cause has been released.