Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday in the stabbing of a Sandy Springs police officer. Legal Statement. Austin Lanz was later charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery of an officer for allegedly attacking deputies while being processed at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. Their 2-year-old son was not injured. The homeowner at the time of the break-in, Phillip Brent, has told The Associated Press it was a culmination of a long harassment campaign against Brent and his then-fiancee. All rights reserved. Austin William Lanz, 27, a resident of Acworth, Georgia, is accused of stabbing and killing a Pentagon Police Officer, authorities say. Lanz wasn't arrested until a day after the couple's bodies were discovered. Officers used their Tasers and shot Lanz twice before he was taken into custody. After the killing of the police officer near the Pentagon, neighbors in Cobb County later told The Washington Post of how Austin Lanz, the son of their neighbors, had repeatedly stalked and harassed them, including smashing through (their) back door with a sledgehammer while they werent home. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Austin Lanz was arrested in April 2021 in connection with a break-in at a home that shares a back fence with his. He was rescued by police unharmed. Family and friends said the Hicks were childhood sweethearts who grew up down the street from each other. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Matthew Lanz is charged with two counts of malice murder, four counts of felony murder, one count of home invasion, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, one count of cruelty to children in the second degree, and one count of tampering with evidence. Amber Hicks had gunshot wounds to her leg, wrist and face. Oh they loved Jacob. A grand jury handed down an indictment last week for Matthew Lanz in the deaths of firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife Amber. Sandy Springs police said their officer was stabbed six times, with one of the wounds directly in the back of his neck. The hearing is taking place in a Cobb County courtroom at 9:30 a.m. You can watch it live on 11Alive.com, the 11Alive YouTube channel or on the 11Alive+ app on Roku or FireTV. Acworth's Matthew Lanz, 22, has been charged with two counts of felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, home invasion, and possession of a firearm The couple,Justin Hicks, 31, and Amber Hicks, 31, were killed in their new home back in November. They confirmed they took a pistol, but left the magazine and ammunition at his apartment, said Stannard. Another officer shot Lanz, who was treated at a hospital before he was taken into custody. ACWORTH, Ga, (AP) Investigators say they believe a man charged with stabbing a suburban Atlanta police officer also shot and killed a firefighter and his wife in a neighboring county. They had their whole life ahead of them, and they leave behind a precious little boy.". Its unclear what relationship, if any, Matthew Lanz had with the Hicks family and police have not released a motive for their slayings. Family and friends described the couple as childhood sweethearts who grew up down the street from each other. Hours prior to the search of Lanzs apartment, the detective said Lanzs parents drove to Athens and asked if him he killed the couple. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. The 22-year-old suspect and officer both survived their injuries with Lanz now facing 35 counts in connection with the confrontation. At one point, Lanz had duct-taped a massive cardboard sign on the homes front door that said, cryptically, on one side: Im done wondering for real and Wut is the point of that on the other. "I hope that they can look him in the face, see justice served, and ultimately forgive him," Barnett said. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The homeowner at the time of the break-in, Phillip Brent, has told The Associated Press it was a culmination of a long harassment campaign against Brent and his then-fiancee.In the 13-count indictment Thursday, Matthew Lanz was charged with malice murder killing with the intent to do so of the Hickses on Nov. 17. He remains at the Fulton County Jail as of Saturday. Sandy Springs police have charged Lanz with 35 felony counts, including 10 each of attempted murder of a police officer, aggravated assault on a police officer, and felony obstruction. One day later after the couple was found dead, Sandy Springs Police confronted the suspect, Lanz, during a home intrusion call - not knowing at the time he was also the suspect in the Acworth case. Amber was found still sitting on the couch. Matthew Lanz, a 22-year-old man charged with the shooting deaths of a Cobb County couple and the stabbing of a Sandy Springs police officer, is the brother of a man who made national headlines less than four months ago when he fatally stabbed a police officer at a bus stop near the Pentagon. Jalen Carter booked into jail for racing in connection to deadly UGA crash, released shortly after, Timeline | TORNADO WATCH until 6am for far north Georgia, Forecast | Shower and storms increase to finish the week, Lanz brothers had history of crime at Acworth home before couple's murder, records show, Bodycam video released | Man stabs Sandy Springs officer after allegedly murdering couple day before. When police found the child, he was physically unharmed, WXIA-TV reported.Matthew Lanz is jailed without bond in Fulton County, where he was arrested Nov. 19 in the stabbing of a Sandy Springs police officer who responded to a burglary report. Multiple homeowners reported burglaries before residents of a home on Cameron Glen Drive discovered an intruder inside, said Sandy Springs Police spokesman Sgt. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. Police said Saturday that Matthew Lanz, the 22-year-old suspect in the stabbing of a Sandy Springs officer during a home intrusion on Jalen Carter booked into jail for racing in connection to deadly UGA crash, released shortly after, Timeline | TORNADO WATCH until 6am for far north Georgia, Forecast | Shower and storms increase to finish the week, 'Childhood sweethearts' | Couple killed in Acworth home loved each other for most of their lives, described the couple as childhood sweethearts, Suspect who allegedly killed Pentagon officer previously attacked Cobb County deputies in jail, warrants state. Matthew Lanz, the Hicks' neighbor, has been chargedwith the couples murder but their families said the build-up to his trial has been painful. Staff writer Tyler Wilkins and data specialist Jennifer Peebles contributed to this report. The couple and their 2-year-old son shared a backyard fence with Lanz in Acworth, Georgia, a town located northwest of Atlanta. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Family members said they were childhood sweethearts, growing up down the street from each other. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Lanz is facing a slew of charges in Cobb County after a grand jury returned an indictment against him in the deaths of Amber and Justin Hicks. All rights reserved. Lanz, who also survived, remained on the ground and continued to struggle against officers, yelling several times as the officer was bleeding. The couples 2-year-old son was found unharmed in the home and is now with family members. He is scheduled to make a first appearance in court this morning. The officer who was stabbed has since recovered and returned to duty. Amber Hicks' cousin Trevor Barnett said he loved listening to her sing. More than $69,000 was raised for the couple's funeral services and to help their son. In Sandy Springs, he faces 35 counts, including 10 each of felony obstruction, aggravated assault on a police officer and attempted murder on a police officer. The 13-count indictment reviewed by 11Alive alleges Lanz left the child "alone and unsupervised for approximately 12 hours during which Jacob Hicks was unable to feed himself, change his diaper, or get the attention of his parents.". Police were investigating break-ins in the nearby city of Sandy Springs on November 19 when they got a call about another home intrusion. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The indictment accuses him of causing their 2-year-old son physical and mental pain because the child was alone for 12 hours, "unable to feed himself, change his diaper, or get the attention of his parents." Home intruder shot by police after stabbing Sandy Springs officer multiple times. Matthew Lanz, accused of stabbing a Sandy Springs police officer on Friday, has been charged in the deaths of a firefighter and his wife who were shot at their Cobb He appeared in court on Saturday. According to a booking report from the Cobb County Sheriffs Office, Austin Lanz lived at the same address as his brother but its unclear whether they lived at this house on Delphinium Boulevard at the same time. He was rescued by police unharmed. The tampering with evidence charge is due to Lanz allegedly removing shell casings from the murder scene in an attempt to avoid his apprehension and prosecution, according to the indictment. Court records in Fulton County show the case is still pending. Cellphone data also showed Lanz at the scene of the crime in Acworth around 9 p.m. Lanzs parents and the Hicks were neighbors who shared a backyard fence. Isnt it time we heard from UGAs Kirby Smart? Stream it faster with our re-designed 11Alive+ app onRoku and Amazon Fire TV. Their little boy was just 2 years old when Amber and Justin were killed inside their home last year. Their bodies were found in their home the following day. [RELATED: Firefighter and wife murdered inside their Cobb County home, toddler son found safe]. Records obtained by CBS46 confirm that Lanz lived next door to the couple onDelphinium Boulevard. Their 2-year-old son was unharmed. Lanz, according to the indictment, was charged with cruelty to children for causing "cruel and excessive physical and mental pain," to the child by leaving him "alone and unsupervised for approximately 12 hours during which Jacob Hicks was unable to feed himself, change his diaper, or get the attention of his parents.". RELATED: 'Childhood sweethearts' | Couple killed in Acworth home loved each other for most of their lives. In the video, a man is seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. RELATED: Lanz brothers had history of crime at Acworth home before couple's murder, records show, The Hicks' 2-year-old son, Jacob, was at the home when his parents were found shot to death. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "I'm not sure we could ever give him enough love, or do enough for him for what he's going to have to go through," Barnett said. Their 2-year-old child was left unharmed. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Matthew Lanz Lanz, who also survived, remained on the ground and continued to struggle against officers, yelling several times as the officer was bleeding. Police found the gun at his parents home. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. He is accused of murdering his neighbors. Matthew Scott Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday in Sandy Springs, Georgia, after allegedly stabbing a police officer, Acworth is about 25 miles northwest of Sandy Springs. Their bodies were found in November 2021 after prosecutors allege Lanz broke in and shot and killed them both. Matthew Lanz is accused of killing Justin and Amber Hicks in their Acworth home on Nov. 17. Justin served as a firefighter in Cherokee County. In the murder of the Hicks, Cobb County Police said earlier this week the couple was believed to be shot to death and that they did not have evidence the suspect had stayed in the area. Matthew Lanz of Acworth was being held at the Fulton County Jail facing multiple charges related to a Sandy Springs break-in. [RELATED: Firefighter and wife murdered inside their Cobb County home, I wish there was a better way to address those mental health issues that people have, said Phillip Brent, who described repeated harassment directed at himself and his then-fiancee. Police said that several neighbors had called police about a suspicious man who was possibly burglarizing homes. Lanzs 27-year-old brother, Austin William Lanz, was identified as the man who fatally stabbed a Pentagon police officer and shot himself with the officers gun last August.PENTAGON ATTACK SUSPECT SHOT HIMSELF WITH OFFICER'S GUN, FBI REVEALS, Austin William Lanz, 27, a resident of Acworth, Georgia, is accused of stabbing and killing a Pentagon Police Officer, authorities say. We cant understand it, and we are still as a family, and as a community processing it. Police said Lanz shot and killed Cherokee County Lanz is also accused of evidence tampering for allegedly taking shell casings from the murder scene, among other charges. "Emotionally, very difficult. COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A Cobb County grand jury has indicted a man in the alleged killings of his new neighbors a firefighter and his wife and with cruelty to the slain couples toddler, who he allegedly left alone in the home for hours after the murders. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Amber and her husband Justin met as kids. And their baby was their world. Before the stabbing and shooting, other residents of the neighborhood reported a man was trying to break into their homes. Matthew Lanz, the Hicks' neighbor, has been charged with the couples murder but their families said the build-up to his trial has been painful. Records show that Lanz is currently being held in the Fulton County Jail on multiple charges including criminal attempt to commit murder, aggravated assault and obstruction of law enforcement officers. Matthew Lanz of Acworth is currently in the Fulton County Jail and facing multiple charges related to a Sandy Springs break-in. Matthew Lanz, 22, of Acworth, is also accused of stabbing and wounding a police officer in neighboring Fulton County in November, two days after the alleged murders. The officer who was stabbed has since recovered and returned to duty, WSB-TV reported.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPSandy Springs police have charged Lanz with 35 felony counts, including 10 each of attempted murder of a police officer, aggravated assault on a police officer, and felony obstruction.Charges in Cobb County include tampering with evidence for allegedly removing shell casings from the murder scene, WAGA-TV reported. Example video title will go here for this video. Police say he stabbed an officer who Officials: Suspect in Cobb County murders, police stabbing is brother of suspect in Pentagon officer attack. Funeral held for firefighter, wife killed inside their Cobb County home Justin and Amber Hicks were shot multiple times inside their home last week. Lanz is facing two charges of felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, home invasion, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. In August, Austin Lanz ambushed and stabbed a Pentagon police officer to death and was then shot and killed by police. Webis 22 years old and was born on 09/19/1999. A TODDLER was left with the bodies of his mom and firefighter dad for hours after an intruder killed the couple, according to police. He was their world," Amber's cousin Kristyn Bauer said. Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday in the stabbing of a Sandy Springs police officer. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. A man with the same last name and address as Lanz, 27-year-old Austin Lanz, was arrested for breaking into the same home on Verbena in April. Justin was a firefighter in Cherokee County and was excited about recently finishing a paramedic training program. Timothy Justin Hicks was found on the floor right next to the couch, said detective Zackary Stannard. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. A man charged with stabbing a Sandy Springs officer is accused of killing a Cherokee County firefighter. Thursday, Sandy Springs Police released violent and graphic bodycam video showing the stabbing. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. According to warrants, Lanz assaulted multiple deputies, injuring two of them, as he was getting booked into jail. "It will be like reliving it over and over and over. The home was sold a few months later to Cherokee County firefighter Timothy Justin Hicks and Amber Hicks, both 31. Lanz is also accused of stabbing a Sandy Springs officer in a separate incident a day later; the wounded cop survived the attack. Many questions remain about the Cobb County killings. Sandy Springs Police said Friday the officer was "doing well" after treatment for the stabbing wounds. The Fulton County Sheriffs Office told Channel 2 Action News that Matthew Lanz lived directly around the corner from the home where Hicks and his wife were killed earlier this week. Family members said they were childhood sweethearts, growing up down the street from each other. SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. Police said Saturday that Matthew Lanz, the 22-year-old suspect in the stabbing of a Sandy Springs officer during a home intrusion on Friday, was the suspect in the murder of a young couple in Acworth this week. Stannard said Justin Hicks had gunshot wounds to his head, shoulder and torso. RELATED: Bodycam video released | Man stabs Sandy Springs officer after allegedly murdering couple day before. The indictment accuses him of causing their 2-year-old son physical and mental pain because the child was alone for 12 hours, "unable to feed himself, change his diaper, or get the attention of his parents." CBS46 has not confirmed the relationship between Austin Lanz and Matthew Lanz although a neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous, says they were brothers. The man accused of killing a young couple inside their Acworth home last year is due in court Tuesday for an arraignment. Lanz reportedly stabbed a Sandy Springs police officer multiple times during the confrontation. They would do anything for anybody. The couple,Justin Hicks, 31, and Amber Hicks, 31, were killed in their home in November of 2021. Matthew Scott Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday in Sandy Springs, Georgia, after allegedly stabbing a police officer, who was responding to a burglary in progress, according Another officer shot Lanz, Fox News Flash top headlines for February 21, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported, fatally stabbed a Pentagon police officer. Matthew Lanz is accused of killing Justin and Amber Hicks in their Acworth home on Nov. 17. Their bodies were discovered on Thursday morning. The Hicks family just moved into the home on Verbena Drive in September. Court records showed that Austin Lanz had open criminal cases in Cobb on several charges, including aggravated battery against an officer, terroristic threats and burglary. Police found the couple dead inside their Acworth home around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, hours after the shootings took place. In the 13-count indictment Thursday, Matthew Lanz was charged with malice murder killing with the intent to do so of the Hickses on Nov. 17. Suspect's brother broke into Acworth home before murder: Lanz was shot twice by police when they encountered him in a home on Friday morning in Sandy Springs, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.GBI said he was treated at a hospital and later released into the custody of Sandy Springs Police. Police: Stetson Bennett hid behind brick wall prior to arrest, Georgias Jalen Carter pulled from media interviews at NFL combine, Long before season, Georgia Tech president found football performance worrisome, GSU forecaster: White-collar jobs at risk as Georgia slouches toward recession, Atlantas stitch transit project wins $1.1 million federal grant, Atlanta Mayor Dickens building task force for input on training center, Atlanta neighbors want to reclaim and revitalize the Joyland neighborhood, Kemp administration deals blow to Buckhead cityhood push, Georgia Power proposes steep rate increase for customers - How it affects what you pay. Cherokee firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife were killed Wednesday night in their home on Verbana Drive. Their toddler was found at the home unhurt, but police say he was left with the bodies of his parents for up to 12 hours. Example video title will go here for this video. 22-year-old Matthew Lanz is a suspect in the murder investigation of 31-year-old Timothy Justin Hicks and his wife, 31-year-old Amber Hicks. Barnett said there have been frustrations as the case drags on, a year now, after their deaths. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. ACWORTH, GA Authorities in Georgia arrested a 22-year-old suspect accused of stabbing a Sandy Springs Police officer multiple times in November who is also accused of having killed a firefighter and their wife one day prior to the stabbing incident.. On November 18th at approximately 9:30 a.m., police in Cobb County discovered the bodies of Sandy Spring Police said Saturday afternoon that Lanz is being held at the Fulton County Jail where he's facing 10 counts of felony obstruction, 10 counts of attempted murder and 10 counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, as well as additional charges of burglary, home invasion and carrying a concealed weapon without permit. The officer who was stabbed on Friday was taken to a hospital and has since been released, police said. Investigators said the attack on the officer was unprovoked. "They loved everybody. They had their whole life ahead of them, and they leave behind a precious little boy, the fundraiser reads. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Sal Ortega. A different man named Austin Lanz was arrested for breaking into the same Acworth home in April. He has since also been charged in the murders of Cherokee County firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife Amber, who were shot and killed in their home Nov. 18. Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday after police say he broke into a home in Sandy Springs and stabbed a police officer who responded. The Cobb County Police Department said 22-year-old Matthew Lanz is a suspect in the murder investigation of 31-year-old Timothy Justin Hicks and his wife, 31-year-old Amber Hicks. Lead investigator testified in a hearing against Matthew Lance. Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday after police say he broke into a home in Sandy Springs and stabbed a police officer who responded. accused of stabbing a Sandy Springs police officer on Friday, Suspect in Cobb homicides, officers stabbing faces 43 charges in 2 metro Atlanta counties, of a GoFund for Justin & Hicks Memorial Expenses, Class 7A blog: Wheeler-McEachern boys game headlines quarterfinals. 2023 Cox Media Group. A day after the couple was found dead, Sandy Springs Police confronted the suspect, Lanz, during a home intrusion call - not knowing at the time he was also the suspect in the Acworth case. Court records in Fulton County show the case is still pending, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported.GEORGIA SUSPECT IN COP'S STABBING IS NOW LINKED TO TWO MURDERS, AUTHORITIES SAY. Investigators say other officers shot at Lanz, hitting him twice. Copyright 2022 WGCL. Matthew Lanz court hearing | Murder of Justin and Amber Find Matthew Lanz in Acworth, GA and view their phone number, full address, relatives, and public records. Channel 2s Chris Jose was the only reporter in a Cobb County courtroom on Wednesday to hear the testimony from a Cobb police detective. Our Amber & Justin have been taken from us in such a senseless act. The indictment in Cobb County lists charges against Matthew Lanz for two counts of malice murder, four counts of felony murder, one count of home invasion, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, one count of cruelty to children in the second degree, and one count of tampering with evidence. Police say 2 found dead in Cobb County home were shot by unknown suspect, Cobb police are investigating the homicide of a couple in their Acworth home, WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta facebook feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta twitter feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta instagram feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta youtube feed(Opens a new window). Justin Hicks worked with Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services for more than six years, police said. In addition to murder and home invasion charges, Lanz also faces a child cruelty charge for "cruel and excessive physical and mental pain" to the couple's child. They are also asking residents that live in the vicinity to check their door bell cameras or exterior surveillance cameras for anyone suspicious captured Friday, Nov. 19 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 a.m.. RELATED: Suspect who allegedly killed Pentagon officer previously attacked Cobb County deputies in jail, warrants state. Lanzs home on Delphinium Boulevard shares a backyard fence with the couples home. "Two literal angels on earth have been taken too soon. or redistributed. It feels like it was just a clear failure of our system to help someone out who needed that help., Police say 2 found dead in Cobb County home were shot by unknown suspect Cobb police are investigating the homicide of a couple in their Acworth home. Matthew Lanz is jailed without bond in Fulton County, where he was arrested Nov. 19 in the stabbing of a Sandy Springs police officer who responded to a burglary report. Prior to encountering Lanz at a home on Cameron Glen Drive, Sandy Springs PD said multiple residents in the area called police to report home intrusions. Arrest records showed that in April this year, Austin Lanz was taken into custody on criminal trespass and burglary charges for entering his neighbor's house - the same home the Hicks recently moved into. The Washington Post reported on Austin Lanz's alleged harassment of the couple that lived in the home before the Hicks. He was arrested at his home in April for breaking into neighbors home then charged with assaulting two Cobb deputies trying to book him into jail pic.twitter.com/XLqdBpBsm3. Channel 2 Action News has confirmed that Lanz lived next door to the Hicks family in Acworth. 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