ALDIE, Va. A fatal shooting in Aldie, Virginia, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, led to a major law-enforcement response and a multistate search for a suspect before an arrest was made in Pennsylvania.
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded shortly after noon to the 24000 block of Quimby Oaks Place following a report of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found a woman dead inside a residence.
The incident initially prompted authorities to search for a suspect and residents in the area were urged to avoid the location while the investigation was underway.
Lisa Bradford Identified as Shooting Victim
Authorities later identified the victim as Lisa Bradford, 54.
According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting appeared to be domestic in nature. Investigators were working to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
The shooting occurred in the Aldie area of Loudoun County, where the initial police response resulted in a significant law-enforcement presence around Quimby Oaks Place and Sheffield Forest Drive.
Roger Bradford Arrested in Pennsylvania
The suspect was identified as Roger Bradford, 60, of Aldie.
Authorities said Bradford left the area following the shooting, prompting a search that extended beyond Virginia. Maryland State Police and the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office assisted authorities during the search.
Roger Bradford was subsequently taken into custody in Bedford, Pennsylvania, at approximately 3:15 p.m.
He was charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Bradford was being held in Pennsylvania while extradition proceedings to Virginia were pending.
Investigation Into Aldie Shooting Continues
The initial response to the shooting involved authorities searching for Bradford while investigators worked at the Quimby Oaks Place residence.
Once the suspect was arrested in Pennsylvania, authorities indicated that there was no longer a public threat connected to the search.
The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement works to establish the full circumstances surrounding Lisa Bradford’s death.
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 comprehensive record of every case handled by the department.
Aldie Shooting: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Incident | Fatal shooting |
| Date | September 22, 2026 |
| Location | 24000 block of Quimby Oaks Place, Aldie, Virginia |
| Victim | Lisa Bradford, 54 |
| Suspect | Roger Bradford, 60 |
| Relationship | Authorities described the incident as domestic in nature |
| Arrest location | Bedford, Pennsylvania |
| Arrest time | Approximately 3:15 p.m. |
| Charges | First-degree murder; use of a firearm in the commission of a felony |
| Custody status | Held in Pennsylvania pending extradition |
| Public threat | Authorities said there was no longer a public threat after the arrest |
| Investigation | Ongoing |
What Happened in Aldie?
The fatal shooting was reported shortly after noon on September 22, bringing deputies to the Quimby Oaks Place area.
Lisa Bradford was found dead inside a residence, and investigators subsequently identified Roger Bradford as the suspect. His departure from the area led to a search involving law-enforcement agencies in multiple states.
The search ended after Bradford was located and arrested in Bedford, Pennsylvania, later that afternoon.
Authorities have not indicated that the public remains at risk from the suspect following his arrest.
Disclaimer
The charges against Roger Bradford are allegations and do not constitute a finding of guilt. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. This article is based on information provided by law enforcement regarding the September 22, 2026, shooting in Aldie, Virginia. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may be released as the case progresses.