"Justin was a big guy, a big teddy bear! Its unclear what relationship, if any, Matthew Lanz had with the Hicks family and police have not determined a motive for their murders. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The couple,Justin Hicks, 31, and Amber Hicks, 31, were killed in their home in November of 2021. Stream it faster with our re-designed 11Alive+ app onRoku and Amazon Fire TV. At this time, Lanz has not been accused of killing the Acworth couple or having anything to do with that case. 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. Thursday, Sandy Springs Police released violent and graphic bodycam video showing the stabbing. 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 Springs Police said Friday the officer was "doing well" after treatment for the stabbing wounds. Matthew Lanz is accused of killing Justin and Amber Hicks in their Acworth home on Nov. 17. Amber also served her community as an audiologist assistant who worked with seniors. 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. 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. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. The couples 2-year-old son was found unharmed in the home and is now with family members. It was owned by another couple at that time. 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. Suspect's brother broke into Acworth home before murder: 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. 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 He is scheduled to make a first appearance in court this morning. 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. or redistributed. Police were investigating break-ins in the nearby city of Sandy Springs on November 19 when they got a call about another home intrusion. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! 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. Webis 22 years old and was born on 09/19/1999. And their baby was their world. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Justin and Amber Hicks were shot multiple times inside their home last week. Home intruder shot by police after stabbing Sandy Springs officer multiple times. "It will be like reliving it over and over and over. Matthew Lanz (Sandy Springs Police Department). "She sang like an angel. Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday after police say he broke into a home in Sandy Springs and stabbed a police officer who responded. 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. The home was sold a few months later to Cherokee County firefighter Timothy Justin Hicks and Amber Hicks, both 31. RELATED: Bodycam video released | Man stabs Sandy Springs officer after allegedly murdering couple day before. DUIs Traffic Tickets Misdemeanors Felonies We Will Monitor They would do anything for anybody. For the grandparents, for the cousins that were so close to Amber and Justin," Barnett said. Cherokee firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife were killed Wednesday night in their home on Verbana Drive. The Sandy Springs shooting marked the end of a string of early morning break-ins in a neighborhood off Heards Ferry Road. 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). 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. Currently, Matthew lives in Judith Johnson Alisa Yang, and Elizabeth Shortland. 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A gun, a flashlight and ammunition are among the evidence Cobb County police collected from Lance's car and home. 2023 Cox Media Group. 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. 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. 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 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.". 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. In April, Austin Lanz stabbed a police officer for the Pentagon to death in Washington, D.C. Cobb police have since identified Lanz as the suspect in the fatal shootings of Justin Thompson Hicks and his wife, Amber Hicks, both 31. 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. Investigators say other officers shot at Lanz, hitting him twice. Two literal angels on Earth have been taken too soon. 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." He was a loving father, he served his community, a good Christian man, and he loves his little boy," he said. 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. Lanz was last in court on Oct. 26 and does not have another court date scheduled in Cobb County. Justin served as a firefighter in Cherokee County. Austin William Lanz, 27, a resident of Acworth, Georgia, is accused of stabbing and killing a Pentagon Police Officer, authorities say. Legal Statement. WebMatthew Lanz in Georgia. 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. Justin was a firefighter in Cherokee County and was excited about recently finishing a paramedic training program. 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. 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. They just celebrated his 3rd birthday. Police had given him a warning to stop the harassment before he was eventually arrested. In 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. Records pulled by Channel 2 Action News confirmed that Lanz lived in a home on Delphinium Boulevard. Another officer shot Lanz, who was treated at the hospital before being taken into custody. The Hicks family just moved into the home on Verbena Drive in September. They had their whole life ahead of them, and they leave behind a precious little boy.". 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 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 Matthew Lanz, 22, is also accused of stabbing of a Sandy Springs, Georgia, police officer in November, two days after the alleged murders. Associated Press that the system failed to help the troubled young man who was harassing them. 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. 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. Example video title will go here for this video. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. Family members said they were childhood sweethearts, growing up down the street from each other. "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. 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. Austin Lanz was arrested in April 2021 in connection with a break-in at a home that shares a back fence with his. The officer who was stabbed on Friday was taken to a hospital and has since been released, police said. 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, 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.". 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. 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. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Austin Lanz was arrested in April 2021 in connection with a break-in at a home that shares a back fence with his. Other officers use their Tasers and one shot Lanz twice while the injured officer bled profusely onto the carpet. The Sandy Springs Police Department confirmed Matthew Lanz is the younger brother of Austin William Lanz. "[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. 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They confirmed they took a pistol, but left the magazine and ammunition at his apartment, said Stannard. "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.". "She had probably the biggest heart of any person I've ever met.". 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. We found a gray North Face hoodie in the washing machine that was still damp, said Stannard. Lanz has been charged with two felony counts of murder, two counts of aggravated assault, home invasion and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. 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. Justin served as a firefighter in Cherokee County. 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 He appeared in court on Saturday. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. Their 2-year-old child was left unharmed. Fox News Flash top headlines for February 21, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported, fatally stabbed a Pentagon police officer. 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. 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 same man is also accused of stabbing a Sandy Springs officer in a separate incident a day later; the wounded cop survived the attack. They had their whole life ahead of them, and they leave behind a precious little boy, the fundraiser reads. He was their world," Amber's cousin Kristyn Bauer said. 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. The girl could sing, it was amazing," he said. "Two literal angels on earth have been taken too soon. The Cobb County Police Department initially said hed been taken into custody, but later said they had just obtained warrants for Lanzs arrest. He is scheduled for a first appearance in court in Fulton County on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. over the stabbing incident. More than $69,000 was raised for the couple's funeral services and to help their son. 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. News happens fast. A grand jury handed down an indictment last week for Matthew Lanz in the deaths of firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife Amber. A TODDLER was left with the bodies of his mom and firefighter dad for hours after an intruder killed the couple, according to police. Lanz is also accused of stabbing a Sandy Springs officer in a separate incident a day later; the wounded cop survived the attack. 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. Police said surveillance video from a neighbors camera shows Lanz in the Hicks family backyard. The couple and their 2-year-old son shared a backyard fence with Lanz in Acworth, Georgia, a town located northwest of Atlanta. Video showed the man stabbing the officer in the back of the neck as he reached the bottom of a staircase. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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