Brian Hickerson was arrested by police during a incident at a bar in Greenville. His brother, Zach Hickerson, was also taken in at the scene. While being handcuffed, Brian shouted out the loss of his ex-girlfriend, Hayden Panettiere. A media report from TMZ confirmed the cause of death as an overdose involving fentanyl and OxyContin. Following the incident, Zach Hickerson offered a comment regarding the fight, placing blame on a ongoing rumor mill.