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Steven LaVoie

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 31, 2014

Victim Details

Steven LaVoie

Male

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

2014-07-31

54

Steven

LaVoie

07/25/2026

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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.

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  • DNAinfo Chicago: Steven LaVoie, CEO Shot in Loop by Allegedly Demoted Employee, Dies
  • Loop exec shot by co-worker in July dies - Chicago Tribune
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this tragedy must have had on ArrowStream's employees and the... ...Read More
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