ALDIE, Va. — A fatal shooting in the Aldie area of Loudoun County on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, left Lisa Bradford, 54, dead and led to a multistate search for a suspect.
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded shortly after noon to the 24000 block of Quimby Oaks Place following a report of a shooting. A woman was found dead inside a residence, and authorities began searching for the person believed to be responsible.
Lisa Bradford Identified as Shooting Victim
Authorities later identified the victim as Lisa Bradford, 54.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting appeared to be domestic in nature. Investigators continued working to establish the circumstances surrounding the death while the search for the suspect was underway.
Residents in the area were urged to avoid the scene as law enforcement responded.
Suspect Arrested in Pennsylvania
Authorities identified Roger Bradford, 60, of Aldie, as the suspect.
According to the sheriff’s office, he left the area after the shooting, prompting a search that extended into neighboring states. Maryland State Police and the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the effort.
Roger Bradford was eventually located in Bedford, Pennsylvania, where he was taken into custody at approximately 3:15 p.m.
Husband Faces Murder Charges
Roger Bradford was charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
He was being held in Pennsylvania while awaiting extradition to Virginia.
The charges are allegations, and the case will proceed through the court system.
Police Response in Aldie
The initial response brought a significant law-enforcement presence to the area around Quimby Oaks Place and Sheffield Forest Drive.
Early in the investigation, authorities were still searching for the suspect after identifying him. The search ended after Pennsylvania authorities located and arrested him several hours later.
Following the arrest, authorities said there was no longer a threat to the public.
Investigation Into Lisa Bradford’s Death
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office maintains public crime information and daily incident reports, although the agency notes that those reports do not represent a complete record of every case.
Additional information about the shooting may be released as the investigation and court proceedings continue.
Remembering Lisa Bradford
Lisa Bradford was 54 years old at the time of her death.
She was previously identified as a Northern Virginia real estate professional, with a professional career serving communities in the region. Her sudden death has brought a serious loss to those who knew her.
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Bradford were not included in the available information. Further details may be released by her family.
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