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. 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. 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. They just celebrated his 3rd birthday. BREAKING: Georgia linebacker Jalen Carter booked, released from Athens-Clarke County Jail, Man accused of stabbing Sandy Springs officer now linked to Acworth couple murder, Paulding County deputy fired after body-slamming man into the ground, Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter booked, released from jail, Matties Call issued for 26-year-old Clayton County man, Atlanta Womens Chorus celebrating 10 years with special performance, Sign up for Atlanta News First Newsletters, According to an article in the Washington Post. Staff writer Tyler Wilkins and data specialist Jennifer Peebles contributed to this report. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. He also reportedly assaulted multiple deputies as he was being booked into jail. Stannard testified that Lanz denied he did it, but his parents saw the gun allegedly used in the murder. 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. Matthew Lanz, 22, was shot twice by officers in Sandy Springs on Friday. RELATED: 'Childhood sweethearts' | Couple killed in Acworth home loved each other for most of their lives. The officer who was stabbed has since recovered and returned to duty. The break-in was the culmination of months of Austin Lanz sending harassing and threatening notes to the previous homeowners on Verbena Drive, according to the Associated Press. Justin was a firefighter in Cherokee County and was excited about recently finishing a paramedic training program. Its unclear what relationship, if any, Matthew Lanz had with the Hicks family and police have not determined a motive for their murders. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, More than $69,000 was raised for the couple's funeral services and to help their son. Lanz is also accused of evidence tampering for allegedly taking shell casings from the murder scene, among other charges. 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. Amber was found still sitting on the couch. 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. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Their 2-year-old son was not injured. 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. The Hicks' 2-year-old son, Jacob, was at the home when his parents were found shot to death. A hearing set for Tuesday morning will be re-scheduled due to a scheduling conflict. Officials: Suspect in Cobb County murders, police stabbing is brother of suspect in Pentagon officer attack. Their 2-year-old son was found in the home unharmed. A month later in Acworth, Amber and Justin Hicks closed on the home on Verbena Drive that Austin Lanz was accused of breaking into. Two literal angels on Earth have been taken too soon. Police say he stabbed an officer who Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday after police say he broke into a home in Sandy Springs and stabbed a police officer who responded. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Home intruder shot by police after stabbing Sandy Springs officer multiple times. [RELATED: Firefighter and wife murdered inside their Cobb County home, Matthew Lanz is accused of killing Justin and Amber Hicks in their Acworth home on Nov. 17. The couple and their 2-year-old son shared a backyard fence with Lanz in Acworth, Georgia, a town located northwest of Atlanta. The Cobb County Police Department initially said hed been taken into custody, but later said they had just obtained warrants for Lanzs arrest. The couples 2-year-old son was found unharmed in the home and is now with family members. A man charged with stabbing a Sandy Springs officer is accused of killing a Cherokee County firefighter. Webis 22 years old and was born on 09/19/1999. Home intruder shot by police after stabbing Sandy Springs officer multiple times Police said that several neighbors had called police about a suspicious man who was possibly burglarizing homes. 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. In August, Austin Lanz ambushed and stabbed a Pentagon police officer to death and was then shot and killed by police. 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. Another officer shot Lanz, who was treated at the hospital before being taken into custody. 2023 Cox Media Group. On Saturday, Cobb County police said they had warrants to charge Matthew Lanz, 22, with murder. They confirmed they took a pistol, but left the magazine and ammunition at his apartment, said Stannard. Example video title will go here for this video. ACWORTH, Ga. An arraignment for a man accused of killing a young Acworth couple was delayed once again. Its the same one investigators believe they found in the washing machine at Lanzs apartment in Athens. ACWORTH, Ga. The families of Amber and Justin Hicks are calling for justice one year after the Acworth couple was killed in their home with their 2-year-old inside. 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. 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. 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. 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"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.". A grand jury handed down an indictment last week for Matthew Lanz in the deaths of firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife Amber. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. All rights reserved. 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. Sandy Springs police said their officer was stabbed six times, with one of the wounds directly in the back of his neck. They had their whole life ahead of them, and they leave behind a precious little boy.". 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. 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. "I hope that they can look him in the face, see justice served, and ultimately forgive him," Barnett said. All rights reserved. "Emotionally, very difficult. [RELATED: Firefighter and wife murdered inside their Cobb County home, toddler son found safe]. Funeral held for firefighter, wife killed inside their Cobb County home. 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. 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. 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. Above video: Your Tuesday headlinesMARIETTA, Ga. (AP) 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, news outlets reported.Matthew Lanz, 22, of Acworth, is Suspect's brother broke into Acworth home before murder: Matthew Lanz of Acworth is currently in the Fulton County Jail and facing multiple charges related to a Sandy Springs break-in. On November 18th, we woke up to a nightmare. Police said they found the couples 2-year-old son inside the home, but that he was unharmed and is now with family members. Investigators say other officers shot at Lanz, hitting him twice. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. "She sang like an angel. Family members said they were childhood sweethearts, growing up down the street from each other. Police arrested Matthew Lanz, 22, after he allegedly broke into another home in Sandy Springs on Friday. Our Amber & Justin have been taken from us in such a senseless act. Lanz was last in court on Oct. 26 and does not have another court date scheduled in Cobb County. Justin Hicks worked with Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services for more than six years, police said. "Two literal angels on earth have been taken too soon. 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 Their 2-year-old child was left unharmed. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. 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. 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. Many questions remain about the Cobb County killings. 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. 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. Lanzs home on Delphinium Boulevard shares a backyard fence with the couples home. Channel 2s Chris Jose was the only reporter in a Cobb County courtroom on Wednesday to hear the testimony from a Cobb police detective. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. A neighbor who asked to remain anonymous said the two were brothers. Lanz, who also survived, remained on the ground and continued to struggle against officers, yelling several times as the officer was bleeding. And their baby was their world. Video showed the man stabbing the officer in the back of the neck as he reached the bottom of a staircase. "[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. 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. or redistributed. Family and friends described the couple as childhood sweethearts who grew up down the street from each other. DUIs Traffic Tickets Misdemeanors Felonies We Will Monitor Their bodies were found in November 2021 after prosecutors allege Lanz broke in and shot and killed them both. 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. 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. 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 Matthew Lanz, the Hicks' neighbor, has been chargedwith the couples murder but their families said the build-up to his trial has been painful. Police found the couple dead inside their Acworth home around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, hours after the shootings took place. "They loved everybody. Isnt it time we heard from UGAs Kirby Smart? Family members said they were childhood sweethearts, growing up down the street from each other. He was rescued by police unharmed. The officer who was stabbed on Friday was taken to a hospital and has since been released, police said. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. A different man named Austin Lanz was arrested for breaking into the same Acworth home in April. 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. Cobb police have since identified Lanz as the suspect in the fatal shootings of Justin Thompson Hicks and his wife, Amber Hicks, both 31. Barnett added their families have come together to support Amber and Justin's precious boy and each other as they prepare for Lanz to stand trial in connection to their deaths. Barnett said there have been frustrations as the case drags on, a year now, after their deaths. The couple,Justin Hicks, 31, and Amber Hicks, 31, were killed in their home in November of 2021. 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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. And we also discovered ammunition.. He was rescued by police unharmed. 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. Another officer shot Lanz, who was treated at a hospital before he was taken into custody. Example video title will go here for this video. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]. [TIMELINE: What led up to double murder of Cherokee County firefighter, wife?]. Police said surveillance video from a neighbors camera shows Lanz in the Hicks family backyard. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. (Cobb County Sheriff's Office). Funeral held for firefighter, wife killed inside their Cobb County home Justin and Amber Hicks were shot multiple times inside their home last week. Before the stabbing and shooting, other residents of the neighborhood reported a man was trying to break into their homes. Legal Statement. Amber Hicks had gunshot wounds to her leg, wrist and face. He was a loving father, he served his community, a good Christian man, and he loves his little boy," he said. "She had probably the biggest heart of any person I've ever met.". 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. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. 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. 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 In the video, a man is seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. It was owned by another couple at that time. We found a gray North Face hoodie in the washing machine that was still damp, said Stannard. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Market data provided by Factset. Hours prior to the search of Lanzs apartment, the detective said Lanzs parents drove to Athens and asked if him he killed the couple. Matthew Lanz Lanz, who also survived, remained on the ground and continued to struggle against officers, yelling several times as the officer was bleeding. Officers used their Tasers and shot Lanz twice before he was taken into custody. 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. Currently, Matthew lives in Judith Johnson Alisa Yang, and Elizabeth Shortland. Lanz is currently being held at the Fulton County Jail. Police were conducting a search of the home on Delphinium Boulevard on Friday night. At the time that Austin Lanz was killed, the previous owners of the home on Verbena Drive told the Associated Press that the system failed to help the troubled young man who was harassing them. 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. Matthew Lanz court hearing | Murder of Justin and Amber Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Fox News Flash top headlines for February 21, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported, fatally stabbed a Pentagon police officer. Other officers use their Tasers and one shot Lanz twice while the injured officer bled profusely onto the carpet. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. 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. For the grandparents, for the cousins that were so close to Amber and Justin," Barnett said. 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "Our Amber & Justin have been taken from us in such a senseless act," a GoFundMe for the family said. He then shot and killed himself. The girl could sing, it was amazing," he said. 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. The man accused in the couple's deaths also allegedly stabbed a cop before being shot in a scuffle that was caught in body camera footage. Neighbors told Channel 2 Action News the couple had recently moved into the Chestnut Hill neighborhood off Bells Ferry Road. Suspect killed in stabbing/shooting near Pentagon Tuesday that killed police officer in D.C. is 27 year old Austin Lanz of Acworth. 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. Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday in the stabbing of a Sandy Springs police officer. 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. 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.. 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. Investigators say other officers shot at Lanz, hitting him twice. Matthew Lanz, 22, is accused of breaking into a home on Verbena Drive in Acworth some time between Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 and killing Justin and Amber Hicks. Justin served as a firefighter in Cherokee County. Unaware that they were dealing with a double murder suspect, responding officers are seen on video asking Lanz to come downstairs. 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. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. 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), 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. 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