Man accused of killing roommate, Sheffield police officer waives right to competency hearing

Brian Martin's attorneys file motion to withdraw competency hearing

TUSCUMBIA — Defense attorneys for the man charged with two counts of capital murder in the fatal shooting of Sheffield Police Sgt. Nick Risner filed a motion this week withdrawing their request for a hearing on whether their client is…

Man accused of killing roommate, Sheffield police officer waives right to competency hearing

Attorneys for Brian Lansing Martin are now telling the Colbert County trial judge that he is waiving his right to a mental competency hearing, which could pave the way for a trial date in early 2026.

Brian Lansing Martin Waives Mental Competency Hearing, Could Face Trial in Early 2026 - Radio7Media

Attorneys for Brian Lansing Martin are now informing the Colbert County trial judge that he is waiving his right to a mental competency hearing, potentially clearing the way for a trial in early 2026, according to WHNT. Martin is accused of killing his roommate, William Mealback Jr., and pushing him out of a truck in Muscle Shoals in October 2021, which led to a police chase and shootout that left Sheffield Police Sergeant Nick Risner dead and a…