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Danny Darling

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 27, 2016

Victim Details

Danny Darling

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2016-08-27

58

Danny

Darling

06/29/2026


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Danny Darling, a 58-year-old man, died on August 27, 2016, in Chicago following an incident of arson. Darling was one of the victims of a fire in the South Side of the city that claimed multiple lives. He was pronounced dead later that day at Stroger Hospital, succumbing to injuries caused by the blaze. This tragic event was part of a violent period in Chicago, where 2016 saw one of the highest homicide rates in decades, driven by various forms of violent crime, including shootings and arson.
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  • One of three victims in suspicious South Side fire identified
  • Police: 3rd Person Dies After South Side Arson - CBS Chicago
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