In the early morning hours of November 27, 2017, Brian Sean Housley, a 28-year-old White/Caucasian male from Ogden, Utah, was outside a residence on the 900 block of 16th Street when he was struck by gunfire. The shots were fired from a passing vehicle in what authorities have described as a drive-by shooting. Housley was critically injured, having been shot in the head.
He was rushed to a local hospital where he fought for his life for three days before succumbing to his injuries on November 30, 2017.
Friends and family remember Housley as a kind, outgoing, and generous person with a constant smile. An avid car enthusiast, he was a skilled window tinter and was known for his love of working on his Subaru. Those close to him emphasized that he was not involved in any criminal activity and was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. His death was one of three shootings that occurred in Ogden within a 28-hour period, raising concerns about a potential increase in violence in the area.
The investigation into Brian Housley's death has been fraught with difficulty and has since become a cold case. Ogden police have stated they believe Housley was not the intended target of the shooting and may have been a victim of mistaken identity in a gang-related incident. Despite this, they have asserted that Housley himself had no gang affiliations. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with his murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
In the years following his death, Housley's family, particularly his mother, has continued to plead for information from the public. They have worked to keep his memory alive and to seek justice for his seemingly random and senseless killing. A reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. In a final act of generosity, Brian Housley was an organ donor, and his donation has helped to save and improve the lives of several other individuals. The case remains an open and active investigation, with law enforcement still hoping that someone with knowledge of the events will come forward.
