Parsa Jon Danesh, 19, was found with significant trauma and pronounced dead at the scene of a reported shooting on June 7, 2023, at about 2:59 a.m. at a residence in the 6800 block of West Courtyard Drive near the Pennybacker Bridge in West Austin. Austin Police and Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the call; investigators examined the circumstances and, after consulting the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, concluded the fatality resulted from an accidental shooting. No charges were filed and no arrests have been made; the case is listed as Austin’s 32nd homicide of 2023 but remains open while authorities seek further information.

Family and friends remembered Danesh for his talent, humor, and charm. A visitation and funeral were held June 12, 2023, at Shepherd of the Hills Christian Church, followed by a committal at Austin Memorial Park. If anyone has information that could shed light on what happened that night, please come forward.