Zachary Bear Heels (Sicangu Lakota and Kiowa) was brutally murdered by Omaha police on June 5, 2017. He was an innocent man that was simply lost in Omaha and in need of help. He was in need of mental health care and was not a danger to anyone around him. Instead of being protected and served, he was viciously murdered by four police officers. True justice was never carried out as the police officers that murdered him were never incarcerated and, in fact, three were re-hired by the Omaha police force after being fired. The fourth police officer was charged with second-degree assault and use of a weapon, but was later acquitted. Zachary’s mother later received a legal settlement from the city but it was not near what what the city should have provided to the family. No justice was served, therefore there is no peace.

The family of Zachary Bear Heels, Omaha community members and the larger Indigenous community will continue to walk the same route that Zachary took that day and demand true justice for this racist crime against an innocent, young Indigenous man.

2:00 - Walkers will meet at the Greyhound Bus Station (1601 Jackson Street). Family and community members will open the event with prayer and an overview of the route.

2:20 - Walkers will begin their journey to the end point at SpeeDee Mart (6003 Center St.)

3:30 - Halfway point for a 15 min water break at Leavenworth Park (3425 Leavenworth St.)

3:45 - Walkers resume

4:45 - Walkers arrive at SpeeDee Mart (6003 Center St.) to begin a peaceful vigil. Those who are unable to walk can meet at SpeeDee Mart during this time. Family, community members, drummers, and singers will memorialize Zachary, pay respects to his family and call out police brutality to Indigenous Peoples.

6:00 - Event Ends

++ Please bring a water bottle and dress appropriately for the weather. There will also be water available throughout the walk and snacks at the end point.

This event is organized by Justice for Zachary Bear Heels, Intertribal Spiritual Lodge, Healing Ribbons, Great Plains Action Society, Project Beacon-Omaha and more to come.

If you would like help sponsor this event or have any questions, please email contact@greatplainsaction.org