Greenville Police Department
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“several individuals involved in an altercation”
Greenville Police Department · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-14
The Greenville Police Department issued a statement on Sept. 13 about an altercation at Wild Wing Café on Sept. 12 involving Brian and Zach Hickerson.
“During the investigation, officers determined that Zach Hickerson was highly intoxicated. He began yelling profanities in a public setting, and as a result, he was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and transported to the Greenville County Detention Center.”
Greenville Police Department · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-14
Police determined Zach Hickerson was highly intoxicated and arrested him for disorderly conduct during the investigation of the restaurant altercation.
“in reference to a reported assault inside the restaurant.”
Greenville Police Department · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-14
Officers were dispatched to the restaurant around 9:10 p.m. in response to a reported assault.
“The GPD response is the same as in all death investigations. The Police Department works with the Coroner’s Office, receives its findings, reviews the facts and evidence, and then decides if a criminal investigation is warranted. There were no signs of foul play during the initial response and investigation,”
Greenville Police Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
The Greenville Police Department explained its standard process for handling death investigations.
“advanced cardiac life support measures”
Greenville Police Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
The phrase describes the medical measures EMTs used before Panettiere became unresponsive, as recorded in the police incident report.
“not any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.”
Greenville Police Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-17
Police said in a statement following Panettiere's death that nothing suspicious was found.