Murder Man's Family Seeking Answers

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Omaha (KPTM) - As Omaha police continue to look for an Omaha man's killer, John Gerber's family is pouring out their hearts.

"He usually walked to work and walked home," says his sister–in–law Faith Clark.

Tuesday afternoon, though, the 40–year–old never made the snowy trek home.

Omaha police say early that afternoon, a man walked into a gas station at the corner of North 30th Street and Martin Ave., and killed Gerber.

"He was so ecstatic when he got hired," says Clark.

Gerber's family says the father of five had only been in Omaha for a couple of years, and had only worked as a convenience stork clerk for a week or two.

His sister Carla Carvitto says the job was part of an effort to turn his life around, especially since his kids were coming to visit for Christmas.

The family says they can't understand how something so wrong could happen to someone so good.

"He wasn't the type to confront anybody or argue with anybody," says Clark.

Omaha police are looking for a black male suspect.

He is thought to have been wearing a black and/or white plaid jacket at the time of the shooting.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Omaha CrimeStoppers at 444–STOP, or log onto http://www.omahacrimestoppers.net

As always, tips can remain anonymous.

Funeral services for Gerber are pending.