ALDIE, Va. — Lisa Bradford, a 54-year-old Northern Virginia real estate professional, has died after a shooting at an Aldie residence on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
According to reporting citing the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called shortly after 12:10 p.m. to the 24000 block of Quimby Oaks Place following a report of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found Bradford dead at the scene.
What Happened to Lisa Bradford?
Investigators identified Roger Bradford, 60, of Aldie, as the suspect in the shooting.
Authorities said Roger Bradford had left the area before deputies arrived, leading to a search that extended beyond Virginia. The investigation eventually took officers into Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania State Police located and arrested him in Bedford, Pennsylvania, at approximately 3:15 p.m., about three hours after the initial response in Aldie.
Suspect Arrested in Pennsylvania
Roger Bradford was charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, according to the report.
He was being held in Pennsylvania while awaiting extradition to Virginia.
Maryland State Police and the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office also assisted authorities during the search for the suspect.
The charges are allegations, and the case will proceed through the court system.
Lisa Bradford’s Career in Northern Virginia Real Estate
Bradford worked as a REALTOR® with Compass in Northern Virginia.
Her public professional profile listed approximately 18 years of experience in real estate and identified communities including Aldie, Ashburn and other parts of Loudoun County among the areas she served.
Her career connected her with homeowners, buyers and others throughout the Northern Virginia real estate community.
Authorities Describe Shooting as Domestic
Investigators said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.
Following the suspect’s arrest, authorities said there was no longer a threat to the public.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been fully detailed in the available information, and the investigation remains part of the ongoing criminal case.
Remembering Lisa Bradford
Bradford’s death has brought grief to the Northern Virginia community and those who knew her through her personal and professional life.
She was 54 years old and had spent years working in the region’s real estate industry.
Additional information about her family, personal life and community activities has not been provided in the available reports.
Funeral Arrangements for Lisa Bradford
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Lisa Bradford have not been publicly announced in the information available for this report.
Further details may be released by her family as they make arrangements to remember her.
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