The couple,Justin Hicks, 31, and Amber Hicks, 31, were killed in their home in November of 2021. Austin Lanz was arrested in April 2021 in connection with a break-in at a home that shares a back fence with his. RELATED: Bodycam video released | Man stabs Sandy Springs officer after allegedly murdering couple day before. The officer who was stabbed on Friday was taken to a hospital and has since been released, police said. 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. A grand jury handed down an indictment last week for Matthew Lanz in the deaths of firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife Amber. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Webis 22 years old and was born on 09/19/1999. 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Thankfully, their son was spared and now lives with their family members. Sandy Springs Police said Friday the officer was "doing well" after treatment for the stabbing wounds. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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 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. Police say he stabbed an officer who Family members said they were childhood sweethearts, growing up down the street from each other. Market data provided by Factset. 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. For the grandparents, for the cousins that were so close to Amber and Justin," Barnett said. The Washington Post reported on Austin Lanz's alleged harassment of the couple that lived in the home before the Hicks. Other officers use their Tasers and one shot Lanz twice while the injured officer bled profusely onto the carpet. 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. "Emotionally, very difficult. 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. The couples 2-year-old son was found unharmed in the home and is now with family members. 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. 11Alive reached out to the Cobb County District Attorney's Office for comment and has not heard back as of Thursday evening. 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. Matthew Lanz is accused of killing Justin and Amber Hicks in their Acworth home on Nov. 17. Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested on multiple charges in Fulton County and faces murder charges in Cobb County. Legal Statement. Matthew Lanz Lanz, who also survived, remained on the ground and continued to struggle against officers, yelling several times as the officer was bleeding. RELATED: 'Childhood sweethearts' | Couple killed in Acworth home loved each other for most of their lives. 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.". 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 County home earlier in the week. Stannard said Lanz drove back to his Athens apartment after the murder. 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 would do anything for anybody. 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 Justin served as a firefighter in Cherokee County. 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. Sandy Springs police said their officer was stabbed six times, with one of the wounds directly in the back of his neck. 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. 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. The girl could sing, it was amazing," he said. Lanz reportedly stabbed a Sandy Springs police officer multiple times during the confrontation. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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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. [TIMELINE: What led up to double murder of Cherokee County firefighter, wife?]. Its the same one investigators believe they found in the washing machine at Lanzs apartment in Athens. Market data provided by Factset. Family members said they were childhood sweethearts, growing up down the street from each other. A gun, a flashlight and ammunition are among the evidence Cobb County police collected from Lance's car and home. Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday after police say he broke into a home in Sandy Springs and stabbed a police officer who responded. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. or redistributed. He then shot and killed himself. Their bodies were discovered on Thursday morning. Lead investigator testified in a hearing against Matthew Lance. Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday in the stabbing of a Sandy Springs police officer. Prior to being arrested for entering the home, Austin Lanz had been given a warning for allegedly "leaving inappropriate photographs and notes in the mailbox of said victim's residence.". Matthew Lanz of Acworth was being held at the Fulton County Jail facing multiple charges related to a Sandy Springs break-in. He is accused of murdering his neighbors. All rights reserved. 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. 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." 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. On November 18th, we woke up to a nightmare. Amber also served her community as an audiologist assistant who worked with seniors. They had their whole life ahead of them, and they leave behind a precious little boy, the fundraiser reads. 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, 22, is also accused of stabbing of a Sandy Springs, Georgia, police officer in November, two days after the alleged murders. The Associated Press contributed to this report. When police found the child, he was physically unharmed. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Amber Hicks' cousin Trevor Barnett said he loved listening to her sing. "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. 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. Staff writer Tyler Wilkins and data specialist Jennifer Peebles contributed to this report. Police say he stabbed an officer who responded. They just celebrated his 3rd birthday. Its unclear what relationship, if any, Matthew Lanz had with the Hicks family and police have not released a motive for their slayings. In August, Austin Lanz ambushed and stabbed a Pentagon police officer to death and was then shot and killed by police. Thursday, Sandy Springs Police released violent and graphic bodycam video showing the stabbing. It was owned by another couple at that time. 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 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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. Police were investigating break-ins in the nearby city of Sandy Springs on November 19 when they got a call about another home intrusion. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Many questions remain about the Cobb County killings. Matthew Lanz, 22, was arrested Friday after police say he broke into a home in Sandy Springs and stabbed a police officer who responded. They had their whole life ahead of them, and they leave behind a precious little boy.". Their bodies were found in November 2021 after prosecutors allege Lanz broke in and shot and killed them both. According to an article in the Washington Post, Austin Lanz reportedly terrorized the couple in Acworth. Austin Lanz was arrested in April 2021 in connection with a break-in at a home that shares a back fence with his. Matthew Lanz Lanz, who also survived, remained on the ground and continued to struggle against officers, yelling several times as the officer was bleeding. 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. More than $69,000 was raised for the couple's funeral services and to help their son. A hearing set for Tuesday morning will be re-scheduled due to a scheduling conflict. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, "Our Amber & Justin have been taken from us in such a senseless act," a GoFundMe for the family said. And given that it was such a heinous crime, I believe it's probably going to be devastating.". He was rescued by police unharmed. 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. 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. Hours prior to the search of Lanzs apartment, the detective said Lanzs parents drove to Athens and asked if him he killed the couple. "She sang like an angel. All rights reserved. 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. Multiple homeowners reported burglaries before residents of a home on Cameron Glen Drive discovered an intruder inside, said Sandy Springs Police spokesman Sgt. 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 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. Matthew Lanz of Acworth is currently in the Fulton County Jail and facing multiple charges related to a Sandy Springs break-in. 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. Lanzs home on Delphinium Boulevard shares a backyard fence with the couples home. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Matthew Lanz court hearing | Murder of Justin and Amber Amber and her husband Justin met as kids. Jose also learned the timeline of the moments that led up to the murder. Justin Hicks worked with Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services for more than six years, police said. 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. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. [RELATED: Firefighter and wife murdered inside their Cobb County home, 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. Its unclear what relationship, if any, Matthew Lanz had with the Hicks family and police have not determined a motive for their murders. 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