Omaha Police Sought Leads in 2009 Cold Case
Authorities are revisiting the 2009 homicide of Christopher Dickson as they look for new information.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Violence
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Omaha police continue to investigate the July 2009 shooting death of Christopher Dickson during a robbery at Dailey's Liquor. No arrests have been made in the case despite investigators identifying several persons of interest.
Why it matters
The case remains open 17 years later, with investigators seeking public assistance to identify witnesses who were present during the confrontation. Detectives believe the victim may have been targeted specifically because he was carrying a large sum of money.
The homicide occurred 17 years ago, and while police have identified several persons of interest, no arrests have been made. Tips can be reported to the Omaha homicide tip line at 402-444-5656 or Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP.
The players
Christopher Dickson
He was a father of seven who was killed during a robbery at an Omaha liquor store.
Omaha Police Department
This is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the homicide of Christopher Dickson.
The details
Christopher Dickson was shot during a robbery at Dailey's Liquor before attempting to drive away and eventually crashing his vehicle one block from the store. Detectives are now asking for the public to identify any individuals who were seen outside the liquor store during the time of the confrontation.
Timeline
The shooting and death of Christopher Dickson occurred in July 2009.
The murder took place 17 years ago.
Legal Context
This investigation follows a pattern set by the Omaha cold case clearance initiative, which seeks to leverage modern public awareness to resolve long-unsolved homicides. Local law enforcement periodically re-publicizes such cases to identify new witnesses who may have been afraid to come forward years ago.
Residents in the area near Dailey's Liquor are encouraged to contact authorities if they have any information regarding individuals seen at the scene during the 2009 incident. Increased public awareness is essential for the department to generate new leads for an investigation that has been stalled for over a decade.
The takeaway
Cold cases often rely on witnesses who may feel more comfortable speaking to authorities many years after the initial event. Community members are urged to use the provided tip lines to share any information, no matter how small, regarding the 2009 shooting.
Further reading
For more information on similar cases, visit the Omaha Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KETV.
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