Man killed in Northbridge shooting identified as suspect's brother
A man killed in a shooting in Northbridge Wednesday night was identified in court documents as Jonathan Lacour, 36.
Lacour was killed by his brother, Christopher, 33, in what appeared to be an accidental shooting. Christopher Lacour is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the shooting.
Police were called to 63 Legion Way at around 11:02 p.m. Wednesday. Arriving officers found Jonathan Lacour lying face up on the floor between the living room and the kitchen, covered in blood, a police report filed in Uxbridge District Court reads.
Officers found a single shell casing from a Ruger American 9mm semi-automatic handgun at the scene.
Jonathan Lacour was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, where he was pronounced dead.
During an interview with police, Christopher Lacour acknowledged he pulled the trigger on the gun that ultimately killed his brother, the report reads.
Christopher Lacour was ordered held on $10,000 bail at his arraignment.
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