Archdiocese says deacon at Omaha parish has died hours after homicide reported at his home

Omaha police arrest son suspected of murdering his father, a Catholic deacon

A Catholic deacon in Omaha, Nebraska, Deacon John Zak, was murdered in his home; his adult son is now in police custody as the suspected killer.

Omaha police suspect son in killing of 'beloved' Catholic deacon

Omaha Police announced Friday officers arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of killing his father, a deacon at a local Catholic church, following a homicide investigation that began Wednesday.

OPD: Son arrested in connection to murder of Omaha church deacon

The Omaha Police Officer’s Association is reporting the murder of a deacon at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

'Beloved' Omaha deacon dead as homicide investigation continues at Gifford Park home

An Omaha Catholic church has confirmed the death of one of its deacons who owned the Gifford Park home where a homicide investigation began Wednesday night.

Suspect Arrested After Nebraska Deacon Found Murdered, Police Say

St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Deacon John Zak was 'an active member of the community' before he was killed on March 11, police said.

Man arrested for homicide of his father, an Omaha deacon

An Omaha Catholic deacon was killed by his son, police say.Martin Zak, 36, was arrested the morning of March 13, roughly nine hours after police found his father's body at the family home on Cass Street.The case began when someone reported a missing person the day prior. After discovering Zak's body, police began searching for a blue Mazda SUV.Officers spotted the vehicle the following morning and arrested Martin at 10th and Martha Streets follo…