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Austin William Lanz, 27, a resident of Acworth, Georgia, is accused of stabbing and killing a Pentagon Police Officer, authorities say. Their 2-year-old son was found in the home unharmed. He was rescued by police unharmed. A 22-year-old man faces charges in connection with two burglaries in Sandy Springs and the murder of an Acworth couple. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Cherokee firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife were killed Wednesday night in their home on Verbana Drive. Lanz wasn't arrested until a day after the couple's bodies were discovered. They just celebrated his 3rd birthday. 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. 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. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. News happens fast. Lanz is also accused of evidence tampering for allegedly taking shell casings from the murder scene, among other charges. He was shot by another police officer. They would do anything for anybody. Records show Lanz was a resident of a neighboring property to the house where Justin and Amber Hicks were found killed in their home on Thursday. "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. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. Funeral held for firefighter, wife killed inside their Cobb County home Justin and Amber Hicks were shot multiple times inside their home last week. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Lanzs home on Delphinium Boulevard shares a backyard fence with the couples home. 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. The girl could sing, it was amazing," he said. Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday in the stabbing of a Sandy Springs police officer. 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. "I hope that they can look him in the face, see justice served, and ultimately forgive him," Barnett said. He then shot and killed himself. 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. Fox News Flash top headlines for February 21, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported, fatally stabbed a Pentagon police officer. Matthew Lanz, 22, is also accused of stabbing of a Sandy Springs, Georgia, police officer in November, two days after the alleged murders. Staff writer Tyler Wilkins and data specialist Jennifer Peebles 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. The couple,Justin Hicks, 31, and Amber Hicks, 31, were killed in their new home back in November. He is scheduled for a first appearance in court in Fulton County on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. over the stabbing incident. Sandy Springs Police said Friday the officer was "doing well" after treatment for the stabbing wounds. A different man named Austin Lanz was arrested for breaking into the same Acworth home in April. 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. Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday after police say he broke into a home in Sandy Springs and stabbed a police officer who responded. Funeral held for firefighter, wife killed inside their Cobb County home. 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 RELATED: 'Childhood sweethearts' | Couple killed in Acworth home loved each other for most of their lives. Suspect's brother broke into Acworth home before murder: 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. CBS46 has not confirmed the relationship between Austin Lanz and Matthew Lanz although a neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous, says they were brothers. 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. Suspect killed in stabbing/shooting near Pentagon Tuesday that killed police officer in D.C. is 27 year old Austin Lanz of Acworth. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. Their bodies were discovered on Thursday morning. Channel 2s Chris Jose was the only reporter in a Cobb County courtroom on Wednesday to hear the testimony from a Cobb police detective. 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. 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. joined the AJC in 2002 as a features writer. 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 also accused of stabbing a Sandy Springs officer in a separate incident a day later; the wounded cop survived the attack. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Stannard said Justin Hicks had gunshot wounds to his head, shoulder and torso. 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. 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. Find Matthew Lanz in Acworth, GA and view their phone number, full address, relatives, and public records. Legal Statement. Thursday, Sandy Springs Police released violent and graphic bodycam video showing the stabbing. 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Justin served as a firefighter in Cherokee County. 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). COBB COUNTY, Ga. A grand jury has indicted a man following thedeaths of an Acworth couple last year. 11Alive reached out to the Cobb County District Attorney's Office for comment and has not heard back as of Thursday evening. 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. "They loved everybody. 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. or redistributed. 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.. Stream it faster with our re-designed 11Alive+ app onRoku and Amazon Fire TV. Market data provided by Factset. The connection between the two men is also unclear. 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 Lanz reportedly stabbed a Sandy Springs police officer multiple times during the confrontation. 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. And their baby was their world. 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. "She sang like an angel. They had their whole life ahead of them, and they leave behind a precious little boy.". According to an article in the Washington Post, Austin Lanz reportedly terrorized the couple in Acworth. 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. 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. Austin Lanz was arrested in April 2021 in connection with a break-in at a home that shares a back fence with his. 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 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 Video showed the man stabbing the officer in the back of the neck as he reached the bottom of a staircase. 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 County Police Department. On Saturday, Cobb County police said they had warrants to charge Matthew Lanz, 22, with murder. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. A TODDLER was left with the bodies of his mom and firefighter dad for hours after an intruder killed the couple, according to police. Police were conducting a search of the home on Delphinium Boulevard on Friday night. The officer who was stabbed has since recovered and returned to duty. He remains at the Fulton County Jail as of Saturday. Multiple homeowners reported burglaries before residents of a home on Cameron Glen Drive discovered an intruder inside, said Sandy Springs Police spokesman Sgt. He also reportedly assaulted multiple deputies as he was being booked into jail. Their little boy was just 2 years old when Amber and Justin were killed inside their home last year. Police found the couple dead inside their Acworth home around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, hours after the shootings took place. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]. Before the stabbing and shooting, other residents of the neighborhood reported a man was trying to break into their homes. Police said surveillance video from a neighbors camera shows Lanz in the Hicks family backyard. 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 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. Matthew Lanz of Acworth was being held at the Fulton County Jail facing multiple charges related to a Sandy Springs break-in. 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. 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. Their bodies were found in their home the following day. A month later in Acworth, Amber and Justin Hicks closed on the home on Verbena Drive that Austin Lanz was accused of breaking into. 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. Justin served as a firefighter in Cherokee County. "It barely missed his brain, Sandy Springs Major Benjie Cain told local ABC affiliate WSB-TV. 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 Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday after police say he broke into a home in Sandy Springs and stabbed a police officer who responded. 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. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. 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. Barnett said there have been frustrations as the case drags on, a year now, after their deaths. Example video title will go here for this video. Watch newscasts, breaking news streams and get the latest sports, weather and VERIFY content -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 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. "Emotionally, very difficult. Family and friends described the couple as childhood sweethearts who grew up down the street from each other. 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. All rights reserved. "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.". 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. Court records in Fulton County show the case is still pending. Police said that several neighbors had called police about a suspicious man who was possibly burglarizing homes. Their bodies were found in their home the following day. At this time, Lanz has not been accused of killing the Acworth couple or having anything to do with that case. Officials: Suspect in Cobb County murders, police stabbing is brother of suspect in Pentagon officer attack. 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.". Stannard said Lanz drove back to his Athens apartment after the murder. 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. We found a gray North Face hoodie in the washing machine that was still damp, said Stannard. Amber Hicks had gunshot wounds to her leg, wrist and face. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. Sandy Springs authorities are asking anyone with additional information on this case to contact Detective Needham at CNeedham@SandySpringsGa.Gov or by calling 770-551-2563. Another officer shot Lanz, [RELATED: Firefighter and wife murdered inside their Cobb County home, Austin William Lanz, 27, a resident of Acworth, Georgia, is accused of stabbing and killing a Pentagon Police Officer, authorities say. Channel 2 Action News has confirmed that Lanz lived next door to the Hicks family in Acworth. Matthew Lanz, 22, was shot twice by officers in Sandy Springs on Friday. 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. Their 2-year-old son was unharmed. Oh they loved Jacob. Justin Hicks worked with Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services for more than six years, police said. 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. The Hicks' 2-year-old son, Jacob, was at the home when his parents were found shot to death. 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. 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. The home was sold a few months later to Cherokee County firefighter Timothy Justin Hicks and Amber Hicks, both 31. 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 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.". [RELATED: Firefighter and wife murdered inside their Cobb County home, toddler son found safe]. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. 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. 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