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Sydney Darnell

Case from Cle Elum, WA dated May 27, 2018

Victim Details

Sydney Darnell

Female

White / Caucasian

Cle Elum

WA

2018-05-27

12

Sydney

Darnell

07/01/2026

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In the quiet setting of Cle Elum, Washington, a weekend visit turned into a devastating tragedy for 12-year-old Sydney Darnell, a Caucasian female from Arlington. On Sunday, May 27, 2018, Sydney was spending time with her mother, Kiara Darnell, at the home of her mother's boyfriend, 52-year-old Sean Frick. The afternoon was spent target practicing with a. 22-caliber lever-action rifle, an activity that would have unforeseen and fatal consequences.

After firing the rifle, Sydney set it dow ...
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  • Daily Record: Arlington girl killed after accidental shooting near Cle Elum
  • KOMO: Arlington girl, 12, dies after accidental shooting
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