Robert Levi Chacon

In the long summer twilight of an Ogden, Utah evening, a burst of sudden violence ended a young man’s life and left a void in his family that remains unfilled decades later. Robert Levi Chacon, a 23-year-old man, was killed on Saturday, July 28, 2001, in an attack that was as baffling as it was brutal. His murder is one of a handful of cold cases that detectives in Ogden continue to work on, hoping that a new lead will finally bring a measure of justice and peace to his loved ones.

Born on January 11, 1978, Robert was just beginning to navigate his early adulthood when his future was stolen from him. On the night of his death, he was with others in a parked car on the 800 block of 29th Street in Ogden. It was then that the quiet scene was shattered. According to investigators with the Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force, three unknown males approached the vehicle. One of the men fired a gun, striking Robert in the cheek.

Ogden City Police officers were dispatched to the scene following a report of the shooting. When they arrived, they found a chaotic and tragic situation. The investigation began immediately, with officers canvassing the area and speaking to potential witnesses. Despite their efforts, the three assailants who had approached the car and fired the fatal shot seemingly vanished. They have never been publicly identified, and the reason for the senseless act of violence remains a mystery.

The initial investigation by the Ogden Police Department was extensive, but ultimately, all leads grew cold. The case, filed under number 2001-16692, was eventually moved to the city’s cold case files. It remains an active and open homicide investigation, a puzzle waiting for the right piece to fall into place. The case is also featured by the Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force, a multi-agency unit dedicated to resolving unsolved homicides and missing persons cases in Weber County. This ensures that a fresh set of eyes periodically reviews the evidence and explores new technological or forensic possibilities that were not available at the time of the crime.

Over the years, investigators have held out hope that someone with knowledge of the crime will come forward. Alliances shift and secrets become burdensome over time. Police believe that there are people in the community who know who is responsible for Robert Chacon’s death. The three individuals who approached the car that night may have spoken to someone about what happened, either out of guilt or bravado. Investigators urge anyone with even the smallest piece of information to break their silence.

More than two decades have passed since Robert was killed, a period longer than the life he was allowed to live. The case is a stark reminder of the enduring pain that unsolved homicides inflict on families and communities. With no arrests made and no suspects named, those who loved Robert are left with unanswered questions about why he was targeted. As of late 2026, his case is still listed as an unsolved homicide, a silent testament on the Ogden City Police Department's cold case roster, waiting for the one tip that could finally lead to an arrest and provide answers. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force at 801-399-8672.