Brian Hickerson was detained by officers during a physical altercation at a bar in Greenville. His brother, Zach Hickerson, was also taken in at the scene. While led away, Brian made comments regarding the death of his ex-girlfriend, Hayden Panettiere. A recent report from TMZ revealed the fatal cause as a combination of fentanyl and prescription opioids. Following the incident, Zach Hickerson offered a comment regarding the fight, attributing it to a cycle of speculation.