Update: Medical Examiner Confirms Vienna Man Died in Homicide

The death of 33-year-old Vienna resident Eric John Larocque on the evening of July 31 was originally investigated as a homicide after it was reported the victim died from upper-body trauma resulting from a gunshot wound.

However, a cause of death could not be officially confirmed until the body was examined by the Office of the State Medical Examiner, which reported Monday that homicide was indeed ruled the cause of death.

Fairfax County Police confirmed there is no apparent threat to the public and that the homicide did not appear to be a random act.

The case remains under investigation.

Our Original Post:

Fairfax County Police responded to a report of an unresponsive man in Vienna last Friday evening, and found the man was deceased by the time authorities arrived on the scene.

The call was made to police at approximately 6:30 p.m. on July 31, and when police arrived on the scene at 1822 Midlothian Court, they reported Fire and Rescue units were already on the scene.

The victim, Eric John Larocque, 33, of the same Vienna address, reportedly suffered trauma to his upper body from a gunshot wound. Authorities secured the scene, and homicide detectives were summoned.

The body is being examined by the Office of the State Medical Examiner to determine a cause of death, and the case is still under investigation as of time of publication.

Anyone with information relevant to the case is encouraged to contact Crime Solvers by visiting www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)**. Residents can also call 1-866-411-TIPS(8477).