Steven LaVoie, a 54-year-old Caucasian male, was the CEO of ArrowStream, a supply chain management technology company based in Chicago, Illinois. On July 31, 2014, LaVoie was shot in the head and abdomen by Tony DeFrances, a 60-year-old disgruntled employee who was once the company's Chief Technology Officer. The incident occurred during a meeting in which DeFrances was discussing his demotion with LaVoie.
Following the shooting, DeFrances fatally shot himself.
LaVoie was initially taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where his condition showed signs of improvement. However, he succumbed to his injuries on October 13, 2014, at Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital. LaVoie's wife, Jody, was named acting CEO of ArrowStream following the incident.
The shooting created chaos in Chicago's Loop, as first responders and police swarmed the financial district. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed LaVoie's death, and his passing was widely mourned by family, friends, and colleagues. LaVoie was remembered as a passionate and caring individual who had a significant impact on those around him.
There were no further arrests or suspects related to the case, as the perpetrator, Tony DeFrances, had taken his own life immediately after the shooting. The incident was classified as a workplace shooting, and no additional litigations or investigations were reported.
