LYNCHBURG, Va. – The suspect in the killing of a 19-year-old in Lynchburg has been identified as 33-year-old Nathaniel Pridemore, LPD said.
The 19-year-old has been identified as Cash Gaudio, of Lynchburg.
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Authorities say as the investigation into this incident unfolded it was determined that a welfare check at Pridemore’s residence was necessary. After conducting the welfare check in the 1400 block of Tunbridge Road, authorities found a woman shot to death. She was later identified as 36-year-old Christina Louise Hamilton. LPD confirmed that she and Pridemore shared the home.
A child who was involved in the incident is safe and will be reunited with family soon.
Pridemore is currently being held in the Blue Ridge Regional Jail without bond on the following charges:
- 2nd Degree Murder
- Use of a Firearm
- Felony Child Endangerment
- Discharge of a Firearm in the City
- Discharge of a Firearm into an occupied vehicle
- Reckless Handling
- Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Original Story:
A man is dead and a person of interest has been detained after a shooting in Lynchburg on Monday, according to LPD.
At 3:45 p.m. the Lynchburg Police and Lynchburg Fire Departments responded to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of Fairlea Court.
Police say an adult man was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The LPD also said that a person of interest has been detained and there is no active threat to the public.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Dubie at (434) 455-6102 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.