ALDIE, VA — A man was arrested in Pennsylvania Tuesday evening after authorities say he shot and killed his wife inside a home in western Loudoun County. Deputies later identified the woman as Lisa Bradford.
The shooting was reported around noon in the 24000 block of Quimby Oak Place in Aldie. When Loudoun County Sheriff’s deputies arrived, they found a woman dead inside the home.
Officials said the woman’s husband, Roger Bradford, left the scene in a rental car and was arrested hours later by Pennsylvania State Police. He is expected to be extradited to Virginia.
Deputies respond to shooting on Quimby Oak Place in Aldie
Loudoun County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 24000 block of Quimby Oak Place after the reported shooting shortly before or around noon Tuesday. The neighborhood is in Aldie, a community in western Loudoun County.
Investigators have said only that the call involved a domestic shooting at a residence. They have not released additional details about what led up to the gunfire or how many people were inside the home when deputies arrived.
What is known is that the response ended with officers finding a dead woman inside the residence. Sheriff’s officials identified her as Lisa Bradford.
Roger Bradford detained in Pennsylvania after leaving Virginia
Authorities say Roger Bradford fled the area in a rental car after the shooting. That vehicle was later tracked to Pennsylvania, where he was taken into custody by state police.
The arrest came hours after the initial response in Aldie. Loudoun County officials said Bradford is now expected to be returned to Virginia to face the case there.
No charges were listed in the information released by the sheriff’s office, and officials have not said where in Pennsylvania he was arrested. The investigation remains active.
Family members notified as investigation continues
Officials said the couple had three children, including two who are of college age and one who attends a local high school. Authorities said those children have been notified.
A neighbor also told reporters the couple had college-aged children, matching what county officials later confirmed. The family relationship has become a central part of the case as investigators piece together what happened inside the home.
Sheriff Mike Chapman said the couple had “some prior criminal history.” Officials did not provide more detail about that history in the information released Tuesday.
Sheriff’s office seeks public tips on the shooting
Loudoun County officials are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the sheriff’s office. The tip line is 703-777-1021.
In cases like this, detectives often look for witnesses, surveillance video, or other evidence that can help confirm the sequence of events before and after the shooting. The sheriff’s office has not publicly described any other suspects.
Because the arrest happened in another state, investigators will likely continue working with Pennsylvania authorities as the case moves forward. Officials have not given a timeline for the next steps.
What authorities have said so far about the case
The sheriff’s office has kept its public statements focused on the arrest, the victim’s identity, and the location of the shooting. It has not said what may have prompted the violence or whether a weapon was recovered.
For now, the confirmed facts are limited to the death of Lisa Bradford, the arrest of Roger Bradford in Pennsylvania, and the expectation that he will be extradited to Virginia. Investigators have not released additional background beyond the mention of prior criminal history.
As the case develops, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is the main agency handling public updates. Any further details are likely to come from investigators or court proceedings after Bradford is returned to Virginia.
