Rowan Parham, 18, was shot and killed on January 28, 2023, during a party in Boulder Creek. Deputies responded around 10:00 p.m. to the 1000 block of Brimblecom Road after multiple reports of a shooting. Parham was found with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene despite lifesaving efforts.

Witnesses said several uninvited people arrived at the party, including a 16-year-old male. According to those accounts, Parham placed his hand on the youth’s shoulder, the youth turned and shot him, then fled on a dirt bike. The juvenile was arrested the next day; his identity has not been released because of his age. Parham was a former Soquel High School student attending Oasis High School and was remembered for his loyalty, quick wit and infectious laugh. The Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation and asks anyone with information to come forward.