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

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A man is in custody after the shooting of a 19-year-old in Lynchburg 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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Pridemore is charged with second-degree murder, use of a firearm, felony endangerment of a child, discharging 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.