COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – September 2025 — Authorities have identified the victim of a recent homicide north of Downtown Colorado Springs as 48-year-old Daniel Parsons, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).
The incident occurred on Thursday, August 28, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. On Friday, August 29, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy and confirmed Parsons’ identity. While the official cause and manner of death will be determined by the coroner’s office, CSPD has confirmed the case is being investigated as a homicide.
Details surrounding the circumstances of Parsons’ death remain limited, as investigators continue processing evidence and interviewing potential witnesses. No arrests have been announced at this time.
CSPD has urged members of the public with any information to come forward. Those willing to assist investigators are encouraged to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips to the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-7867.
This tragic case marks the 24th homicide in Colorado Springs in 2025. For comparison, CSPD reported 29 homicides by this same time in 2024. Authorities note that while the year-to-date number of homicides is lower, each case represents a devastating loss for families and communities across the city.
As the investigation continues, friends and family of Daniel Parsons are left grieving a man whose life was cut short. The community awaits further updates from law enforcement as detectives work to bring answers and accountability in this case.
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