Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend Brian Hickerson was reportedly heckled about the actress’s death moments before a bar altercation that led to his brother Zach Hickerson’s arrest, according to TMZ.
Sources close to the brothers told the outlet that Brian Hickerson, who has a documented history of legal troubles including prior domestic violence convictions involving Panettiere, was confronted by patrons at the establishment. The heckling allegedly referenced Panettiere’s passing, though the actress is currently alive.
The confrontation reportedly escalated into a physical altercation, resulting in Zach Hickerson being taken into custody. Details regarding the specific charges against Zach Hickerson or the exact location and timing of the incident were not immediately disclosed in the initial report.
TMZ notes that law enforcement responded to the scene and that the investigation into the brawl is ongoing. Representatives for Hayden Panettiere and the Hickerson brothers have not issued public statements on the matter as of this reporting.
