911 Call Prompts Police Welfare Check at Brian Hickerson’s Greenville Home

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, October 2, 2026 —

A recent 911 call initiated a police welfare check at the residence of Brian Hickerson in Greenville, South Carolina. Hickerson is identified as the boyfriend of the late actress Hayden Panettiere.

The dispatch of law enforcement to Hickerson’s home was reportedly prompted by an anonymous call to emergency services. The caller expressed concerns regarding an elderly woman situated inside the residence. Specific worries cited included the woman allegedly being prevented from leaving the property. The situation was further described as occurring amidst a presence of paparazzi.

Responding officers conducted the welfare check to assess the situation and ensure the safety and well-being of the individual mentioned. Details regarding the outcome of the welfare check, such as the condition of the elderly woman or any actions taken by law enforcement beyond the initial check, were not immediately available or detailed in the records.

Authorities have clarified that this specific police response to Brian Hickerson’s home is entirely separate from any ongoing or past investigations related to the death of actress Hayden Panettiere. The records indicate the call and subsequent check were a direct result of the reported concerns about the elderly woman and the surrounding circumstances, not connected to the actress’s demise. The identity of the elderly woman and her relationship to Brian Hickerson were not provided in the available information. The specifics of the paparazzi presence, including their affiliation or purpose, were also not detailed.

Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Shaw on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.

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