Lisa Bradford Death: Northern Virginia Communities Mourn Beloved Realtor Killed in Aldie Shooting
The communities of Chantilly, Ashburn, Reston and Aldie are mourning the heartbreaking death of Lisa Bradford, a beloved Northern Virginia real estate professional who was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon at a home in the Willowsford neighborhood near Aldie.
Bradford’s death has sent shockwaves through the community, where she was known through her years of work in Northern Virginia real estate and as the owner of Bradford & Associates.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating the fatal shooting as a homicide after deputies responded to the area of Quimby Oaks Place and Sheffield Forest Drive shortly after noon on September 22.
An adult woman was found dead inside the home.
Authorities said the suspect had left the scene, prompting a regional search and a significant law enforcement response.
Who Was Lisa Bradford?
Lisa Bradford was a longtime Northern Virginia Realtor® whose career was built around helping people find homes and navigate major transitions in their lives.
She was the owner of Bradford & Associates and had been a licensed Realtor since 2008.
Bradford worked as a full-time, full-service Realtor® in the Northern Virginia area, developing a reputation through years of experience in sales, client service and real estate.
Before beginning her real estate career, Bradford spent 10 years working for Ford Motor Company in sales.
She began as a Zone Manager and worked her way up to Truck Manager, gaining experience in leadership, sales and customer relationships along the way.
Those skills would later become an important part of the service she provided to her real estate clients.
Bradford graduated from Miami University.
For many who knew her professionally and personally, her death represents the loss of far more than a real estate professional. It is the loss of a woman who had spent years building relationships and becoming part of the Northern Virginia community.
What Happened in Aldie?
The deadly incident unfolded shortly after noon Tuesday in the Willowsford neighborhood near Aldie.
Deputies were dispatched to the area of Quimby Oaks Place and Sheffield Forest Drive following a report of a shooting.
When authorities arrived, an adult female was found dead inside a residence.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the case is being investigated as a homicide.
The suspect reportedly fled the area after the shooting, triggering a search involving law enforcement agencies in the region.
As authorities worked to locate the suspect, nine schools in the surrounding area were placed under secure-building status as a precaution. The measure allowed normal educational activities to continue while additional security precautions were maintained.
Lisa Bradford’s Husband Named in Circulating BOLO
A BOLO circulating in connection with the investigation identified Bradford’s husband, Roger Paul Bradford, 60, as the alleged suspect.
The alert described him as potentially armed and dangerous and indicated that authorities were searching for him.
The circulating alert also mentioned a possible Kia Sportage rental vehicle with a Florida license plate, as well as a white Lincoln Aviator with a Virginia plate that authorities may be seeking.
Those vehicle details and the suspect information should be treated as preliminary until confirmed through official law enforcement updates.
Anyone who believes they have information about the suspect should contact law enforcement rather than approaching him.
Northern Virginia Mourns Lisa Bradford
For the communities that knew Lisa Bradford, Tuesday’s violence has left behind grief, shock and unanswered questions.
A woman who spent years building a career helping others buy and sell homes is now being remembered after her life was suddenly cut short.
Her work connected her with families and clients throughout Northern Virginia, including communities around Aldie, Ashburn, Chantilly and Reston.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation as authorities continue working to locate the suspect and establish the full sequence of events.
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office maintains public crime and incident information through its official channels as investigations develop.
A Community Left Heartbroken
Lisa Bradford’s death has left a community grieving the loss of a woman whose professional life was centered on people, relationships and service.
As investigators continue their work, those who knew Bradford are left remembering her life and the years she spent serving clients throughout Northern Virginia.
The investigation remains active, and additional details are expected as authorities release more information.
This is a developing story. More details will be added as they are confirmed by authorities.