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Lynchburg shooting suspect charged, woman found dead in suspect’s home
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Lynchburg shooting suspect charged, woman found dead in suspect’s home

A man is in custody after the shooting of a 19-year-old in Lynchburg on Monday evening, Lynchburg police said. Police said they also found the body of a woman during a welfare check at the suspect’s home.

The incident occurred on Monday around 3:45 p.m. in the 100 block of Fairlea Court.

According to LPD, 19-year-old Cash Gaudio was shot. Nathaniel Lee Pridemore, 33, of Lynchburg, has been charged in the incident.

During the course of the investigation, Lynchburg police said they determined a welfare check was necessary at Pridemore’s home. When officers conducted that stop in the 1400 block of Tunbridge Road, a woman was found dead.

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ABC13’s Hayden Robertson went to the crime scene on Tunbridge Road and asked Lynchburg police if these two cases are related.

“Can you be fired at this time if these two cases are related,” Robertson asked.

“Not at this point,” said LPD Communications Manager John Hartzell. “We are conducting a thorough investigation; this is an ongoing and active investigation.”

LPD filed the following charges against Pridemore:

  • Second degree murder
  • Use of a firearm
  • Endangering a child through a crime
  • Firing a firearm in the city
  • Discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle
  • reckless handling and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

Police said the child involved in the incident is safe and will be reunited with his family.

The department said there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Dubie at 434-455-6102. You can also submit an anonymous tip here.

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