Brian Hickerson was arrested by police during a dispute at a bar in Greenville. His brother, Zach Hickerson, was also booked at the scene. While led away, Brian shouted out the death of his ex-girlfriend, Hayden Panettiere. A media report from TMZ identified the fatal cause as fentanyl-laced OxyContin. Following the incident, Zach Hickerson provided a statement regarding the fight, citing a ongoing rumor mill.