In the late hours of a Wednesday evening in Northbridge, Massachusetts, on May 21, 2025, a single gunshot shattered the quiet of a home on Legion Way. Inside, 36-year-old Jonathan Scott Lacour, a White male, was found with a fatal wound. Police responded to the residence shortly after 11 p.m. and discovered Jonathan's body. The initial investigation into the death of the accomplished cook, known for his gentle and unassuming nature, pointed towards a possible accidental discharge of a firearm.
The immediate aftermath of the discovery led to the arrest of Jonathan's younger brother, 33-year-old Christopher Lacour. He was initially charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Although Christopher had a license to carry the gun involved, it was suspended following the incident. He was arraigned in Uxbridge District Court and subsequently released on bail. The Worcester County District Attorney's Office stated that the shooting was an isolated incident and there was no ongoing threat to the public.
As the investigation progressed, the initial narrative of a potential accident began to evolve. An autopsy was performed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the precise cause and manner of death. Following the autopsy and further investigation by the Northbridge Police and State Police Detectives assigned to the District Attorney's Office, the case was presented to a Worcester County Grand Jury. The grand jury returned an indictment against Christopher Lacour, upgrading the charge to manslaughter. This indictment moved the case to Worcester Superior Court for trial, indicating that the evidence suggested a level of criminal culpability beyond a simple accident.
Jonathan Lacour was remembered by his family as a homebody who cherished the simple things in life, such as fishing, reading, and listening to his favorite band, Pink Floyd. He had studied Culinary Arts at Blackstone Valley Regional Technical High School and was employed at Kapi's Restaurant in Uxbridge at the time of his passing. His sudden and tragic death sent shockwaves through his family, who are now left to navigate the complexities of a legal case where one brother stands accused in the death of another.
