While in custody, police identified Matthew Lanz as the same person who burglarized a home and fatally shot Justin and Amber Hicks, both 31, in Acworth the day before. "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. ACWORTH, Ga. An arraignment for a man accused of killing a young Acworth couple was delayed once again. Justin and Amber Hicks were shot multiple times inside their home last week. Credit: Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services, An organizer of a GoFund for Justin & Hicks Memorial Expenses asks for support and prayers for this little boy & this family.. And given that it was such a heinous crime, I believe it's probably going to be devastating.". Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. "[Justin] has always been recognized as a happy, funny, loved by many kind of guy," Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather said in a statement following his death. Amber Hicks' cousin Trevor Barnett said he loved listening to her sing. Suspect's brother broke into Acworth home before murder: News happens fast. The couple and their 2-year-old son shared a backyard fence with Lanz in Acworth, Georgia, a town located northwest of Atlanta. Amber and her husband Justin met as kids. Neighbors told Channel 2 Action News the couple had recently moved into the Chestnut Hill neighborhood off Bells Ferry Road. 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. All rights reserved. Example video title will go here for this video. Officials: Suspect in Cobb County murders, police stabbing is brother of suspect in Pentagon officer attack. Their families said this has been a really hard year for them coming to terms with what happened while bracing for the suspect to go on trial. 11Alive reached out to the Cobb County District Attorney's Office for comment and has not heard back as of Thursday evening. Lanz is also accused of evidence tampering for allegedly taking shell casings from the murder scene, among other charges. 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. COBB COUNTY, Ga. A gun, ammunition, tactical backpack and a flash built to break glass are among the items police seized from a college student accused of killing a firefighter and his wife. joined the AJC in 2002 as a features writer. "Two literal angels on earth have been taken too soon. Police say he stabbed an officer who Family and friends described the couple as childhood sweethearts who grew up down the street from each other. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. 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. Jose also learned the timeline of the moments that led up to the murder. Body camera footage shows the scuffle that ensued as Lanz allegedly stabbed an officer in the back of the neck when he reached the bottom of the staircase. Austin Lanz was arrested in April 2021 in connection with a break-in at a home that shares a back fence with his. Justin Hicks had served with the Cherokee County Fire Department for six years. 380 Shares A Georgia man suspected of killing a couple in their Acworth home has been arrested, but he didnt go down without a fight, according to police. ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - Matthew Lanz has now been charged with the murders of an Acworth couple in their home on Wednesday night, according to the Cobb Lanz is currently being held at the Fulton County Jail. 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 According to the GBI, when officers made contact with Lanz, "he suddenly attacked one of the officers, stabbing him repeatedly in the back and neck area.". A grand jury handed down an indictment last week for Matthew Lanz in the deaths of firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife Amber. He was shot by another police officer. 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 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." At this time, Lanz has not been accused of killing the Acworth couple or having anything to do with that case. And their baby was their world. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday in the stabbing of a Sandy Springs police officer. 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. He is accused of murdering his neighbors. Lanz wasn't arrested until a day after the couple's bodies were discovered. He is scheduled for a first appearance in court in Fulton County on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. over the stabbing incident. Many questions remain about the Cobb County killings. Records obtained by CBS46 confirm that Lanz lived next door to the couple onDelphinium Boulevard. Unaware that they were dealing with a double murder suspect, responding officers are seen on video asking Lanz to come downstairs. Police found the couple dead inside their Acworth home around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, hours after the shootings took place. Thursday, Sandy Springs Police released violent and graphic bodycam video showing the stabbing. Back in August, after stabbing officer George Gonzalez, 27-year-old Austin Lanz used the officers service weapon to kill himself outside the headquarters of the U.S. military, the FBI Washington field office said. Example video title will go here for this video. That home is directly around the corner and shares a backyard fence with the home where Hicks and his wife were killed earlier this week. 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 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. The girl could sing, it was amazing," he said. Matthew Lanz of Acworth is currently in the Fulton County Jail and facing multiple charges related to a Sandy Springs break-in. 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. Hours prior to the search of Lanzs apartment, the detective said Lanzs parents drove to Athens and asked if him he killed the couple. 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.". Suspect killed in stabbing/shooting near Pentagon Tuesday that killed police officer in D.C. is 27 year old Austin Lanz of Acworth. On November 18th, we woke up to a nightmare. A neighbor who asked to remain anonymous said the two were brothers. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Matthew Lanz is accused of killing Justin and Amber Hicks in their Acworth home on Nov. 17. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Its the same one investigators believe they found in the washing machine at Lanzs apartment in Athens. 2023 Cox Media Group. The 22-year-old suspect and officer both survived their injuries with Lanz now facing 35 counts in connection with the confrontation. 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, according to reports. "She sang like an angel. Its unclear what relationship, if any, Matthew Lanz had with the Hicks family and police have not determined a motive for their murders. Example video title will go here for this video. Lanzs home on Delphinium Boulevard shares a backyard fence with the couples home. Justin was a firefighter in Cherokee County and was excited about recently finishing a paramedic training program. Matthew Lanz is accused of killing Justin and Amber Hicks in their Acworth home on Nov. 17. A grand jury handed down an indictment last week for Matthew Lanz in the deaths of firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife Amber. Their bodies were found in November 2021 after prosecutors allege Lanz broke in and shot and killed them both. "I hope that they can look him in the face, see justice served, and ultimately forgive him," Barnett said. Stannard testified that Lanz denied he did it, but his parents saw the gun allegedly used in the murder. ACWORTH, Ga. The man accused of stabbing a Sandy Springs police officer has also been arrested in the murders of a firefighter and his wife who were shot to death in Cobb County. 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 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. The Cobb County Police Department initially said hed been taken into custody, but later said they had just obtained warrants for Lanzs arrest. 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. Stannard said Lanz drove back to his Athens apartment after the murder. Their 2-year-old son was not injured. Family members said they were childhood sweethearts, growing up down the street from each other. Cherokee firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife were killed Wednesday night in their home on Verbana Drive. Police had given him a warning to stop the harassment before he was eventually arrested. 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. In Cobb County, the release states he is being charged with two counts of felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, home invasion, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. CNN has reached out to Lanz's court-appointed attorney for comment but has not heard back. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The man accused of killing a young couple inside their Acworth home last year is due in court Tuesday for an arraignment. 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. UGA star charged in deadly crash turns himself in, released shortly after, records show, Officers, command staff resign after south Georgia police chief arrested by GBI, Florida personal injury attorney accused of stealing more than $840K from clients, 9 elementary school students sickened by unknown substance at metro Atlanta school, UGA football staffer had blood alcohol level twice the legal limit before crash that killed 2. Amber Hicks had gunshot wounds to her leg, wrist and face. We found a gray North Face hoodie in the washing machine that was still damp, said Stannard. The officer who was stabbed has since recovered and returned to duty. Copyright 2022 WGCL. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Associated Press that the system failed to help the troubled young man who was harassing them. November 20, 2021. And we also discovered ammunition.. Isnt it time we heard from UGAs Kirby Smart? Lanz is also accused of stabbing a Sandy Springs officer in a separate incident a day later; the wounded cop survived the attack. 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). He is accused of murdering his neighbors. For the grandparents, for the cousins that were so close to Amber and Justin," Barnett said. 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. Stream it faster with our re-designed 11Alive+ app onRoku and Amazon Fire TV. Amber also served her community as an audiologist assistant who worked with seniors. Cobb police have since identified Lanz as the suspect in the fatal shootings of Justin Thompson Hicks and his wife, Amber Hicks, both 31. Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, Seven passengers rushed to hospital after 'severe turbulence' on flight, Gabby Petito's family claim cop knew Laundrie was threat in lawsuit update, Jury inspect eerie Murdaugh murder scene where mom & son were executed, US Navy faces being totally outgunned by China in just seven years, says expert, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Justin Hicks (left) and his wife Amber (right) were found dead in November, Matthew Lanz (pictured) is accused of leaving their toddler with their bodies after killing them, Justin Hicks (pictured) was a Cherokee County firefighter, Family said Amber and Justin Hicks were childhood sweethearts, Credit: Facebook/Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services, Body camera footage shows a violent confrontation with the suspect during his arrest. 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, Matthew Lanz, the Hicks' neighbor, has been charged, Arraignment delayed for man suspected of killing couple inside Acworth, Community vows to support Acworth 2-year-old after parents are killed in home, 'Childhood sweethearts' | Couple killed in Acworth home loved each other for most of their lives. Two literal angels on Earth have been taken too soon. Police said that several neighbors had called police about a suspicious man who was possibly burglarizing homes. Police were investigating break-ins in the nearby city of Sandy Springs on November 19 when they got a call about another home intrusion. 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. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. 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." Another officer shot Lanz, who was treated at a hospital before he was taken into custody. Austin William Lanz, 27, a resident of Acworth, Georgia, is accused of stabbing and killing a Pentagon Police Officer, authorities say. 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 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. Lanz reportedly stabbed a Sandy Springs police officer multiple times during the confrontation. He appeared in court on Saturday. Justin served as a firefighter in Cherokee County. The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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. Video showed the man stabbing the officer in the back of the neck as he reached the bottom of a staircase. Fox News Flash top headlines for February 21, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported, fatally stabbed a Pentagon police officer. On Saturday, Cobb County police said they had warrants to charge Matthew Lanz, 22, with murder. Their 2-year-old child was left unharmed. Additionally, police confirmed Matthew Lanz is the brother of Austin Lanz, a 27-year-old man who was shot and killed by law enforcement in Washington, D.C. in August after stabbing a Pentagon Police officer to death. The FOX 5 Storm Team is monitoring storms moving into Georgia from Alabama that have prompted a portion of north Georgia to be under a Tornado Watch until 6 a.m. [TIMELINE: What led up to double murder of Cherokee County firefighter, wife?]. 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. 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. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Matthew Lanz, 22, is also accused of stabbing of a Sandy Springs, Georgia, police officer in November, two days after the alleged murders. Lanz, who also survived, remained on the ground and continued to struggle against officers, yelling several times as the officer was bleeding. Staff writer Tyler Wilkins and data specialist Jennifer Peebles contributed to this report. ACWORTH, Ga. UPDATE: The arraignment that was due to happen Tuesday morning has been delayed due to a conflict and will be rescheduled. Legal Statement. The couple,Justin Hicks, 31, and Amber Hicks, 31, were killed in their new home back in November. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. A 22-year-old man faces charges in connection with two burglaries in Sandy Springs and the murder of an Acworth couple. Their bodies were found in their home the following day. Austin Lanz was arrested in April 2021 in connection with a break-in at a home that shares a back fence with his. In the video, a man is seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. The home was sold a few months later to Cherokee County firefighter Timothy Justin Hicks and Amber Hicks, both 31. Matthew Lanz of Acworth was being held at the Fulton County Jail facing multiple charges related to a Sandy Springs break-in. Austin William Lanz, 27, a resident of Acworth, Georgia, is accused of stabbing and killing a Pentagon Police Officer, authorities say. "It will be like reliving it over and over and over. Sal Ortega. Find Matthew Lanz in Acworth, GA and view their phone number, full address, relatives, and public records. Their bodies were discovered on Thursday morning. 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 said Lanz shot and killed Cherokee County The couple,Justin Hicks, 31, and Amber Hicks, 31, were killed in their home in November of 2021. Police said they found the couples 2-year-old son inside the home, but that he was unharmed and is now with family members. Sandy Springs Police said Friday the officer was "doing well" after treatment for the stabbing wounds. Stannard told the court that cellphone data shows Lanz leaving his apartment in Athens, where he was a student at the University of Georgia, at 8 p.m. on Nov. 17. A month later in Acworth, Amber and Justin Hicks closed on the home on Verbena Drive that Austin Lanz was accused of breaking into. Justin served as a firefighter in Cherokee County. Other officers use their Tasers and one shot Lanz twice while the injured officer bled profusely onto the carpet. Lanz is facing two counts of felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, home invasion and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, Cobb police said. Watch newscasts, breaking news streams and get the latest sports, weather and VERIFY content -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Charges in Cobb County include tampering with evidence for allegedly removing shell casings from the murder scene. 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.". The couples 2-year-old son was found unharmed in the home and is now with family members. The home was owned by another family at that time. Home intruder shot by police after stabbing Sandy Springs officer multiple times. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. RELATED: 'Childhood sweethearts' | Couple killed in Acworth home loved each other for most of their lives. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Another officer shot Lanz, Its unclear what relationship, if any, Matthew Lanz had with the Hicks family and police have not released a motive for their slayings. They would do anything for anybody. Police were conducting a search of the home on Delphinium Boulevard on Friday night. Lead investigator testified in a hearing against Matthew Lance. Matthew Lanz, 22, broke into Justins and Amber Hicks home in the Atlanta suburb of Acworth on Wednesday night and shot them dead when their 2-year-old son was at the home, according to a police statement. The families of Amber and Justin Hicks said this has been a hard year for them, coming to terms with what happened while bracing for the suspect to go on trial. The Sandy Springs shooting marked the end of a string of early morning break-ins in a neighborhood off Heards Ferry Road. Matthew Lanz, Austins younger brother by five years, reportedly decided to get vengeance for his brothers death just months after Austins attack on Officer Gonzalez. 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, eleased violent and graphic bodycam video, Bodycam video released | Man stabs Sandy Springs officer after allegedly murdering couple day before, Lanz brothers had history of crime at Acworth home before couple's murder, records show, Suspect in murder of Acworth couple is man who allegedly stabbed Sandy Springs officer. 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 couple and their 2-year-old son shared a backyard fence with Lanz in Acworth, Lanz is also accused of evidence tampering for allegedly taking shell casings from the murder scene, among other charges. It was owned by another couple at that time. 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. Cobb County Police said Saturday he was in custody facing two counts of felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and additional charges of home invasion and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. "It barely missed his brain, Sandy Springs Major Benjie Cain told local ABC affiliate WSB-TV. Police say he stabbed an officer who responded. "He was always a highly motivated, energetic individual who deeply loved his job as a firefighter and consistently worked to do better and be better every day.". Investigators say other officers shot at Lanz, hitting him twice. Another officer shot Lanz, who was treated at the hospital before being taken into custody. Lead investigator testified in a hearing against Matthew Lance A gun, a flashlight and ammunition are among the evidence Cobb County police collected from Lance's car and home. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. In April, Austin Lanz stabbed a police officer for the Pentagon to death in Washington, D.C. 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. 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. 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. The same man is also accused of stabbing a Sandy Springs officer in a separate incident a day later; the wounded cop survived the attack. 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