Loudoun County man arrested in Pennsylvania after killing wife in Aldie
Roger Bradford, 60, was arrested in Pennsylvania after allegedly shooting and killing his wife, Lisa Bradford, at their home in Aldie, Virginia, on Tuesday. A relative reported the crime to authorities, who found Lisa Bradford dead at the scene. Bradford fled in a rental car, which investigators tracked to Pennsylvania. He is expected to be extradited to Virginia to face charges. The couple had three children, and the weapon used in the shooting has not yet been recovered.
Key points
- Lisa Bradford was found dead inside a home in the 24000 block of Quimby Oaks Place in Aldie around 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday.
- Roger Bradford, 60, was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police after fleeing the scene in a rental car.
- A relative called authorities after Roger Bradford told them over the phone that he had killed his wife.
- The couple had three children, including two college-aged students and one high school student, who have been notified.
- Investigators are still searching for the handgun used in the shooting, and the couple has some prior criminal history.
Background
This incident follows a pattern of domestic violence-related shootings reported in the archive, such as the Columbia, SC, officer killed during a domestic-violence investigation and the Missaukee County shooting. While those cases involved different circumstances, they highlight the ongoing issue of domestic violence and its deadly consequences.
How outlets are covering it
WJLA and NBC4 Washington reported that a relative called authorities after Roger Bradford confessed to the killing over the phone. FOX 5 DC emphasized that the couple has prior criminal history and that the children have been notified. All sources agree that Roger Bradford fled in a rental car and was arrested in Pennsylvania. The Loudoun Times-Mirror confirmed the charges against Roger Bradford but did not provide additional details beyond the other sources.
Why it matters
This case underscores the tragic consequences of domestic violence and the importance of community support and law enforcement response. It also highlights the challenges in tracking suspects who flee across state lines and the need for inter-state cooperation in solving such crimes.
What to watch
Roger Bradford is expected to be extradited to Virginia to face charges. Investigators continue to search for the handgun used in the shooting. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information to call 703-777-1021.
- Woman killed in domestic shooting in Loudoun County, husband caught in Pennsylvania WJLA
- Woman killed, husband charged in Aldie-area homicide Loudoun Times-Mirror
- Loudoun Deputies Investigating Fatal Shooting in Willowsford Home loudounnow.com
- Woman killed inside Loudoun County home, husband arrested in Pennsylvania NBC4 Washington
- Husband arrested in Pennsylvania after wife killed in Northern Virginia home FOX 5 DC
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