Crime
33-year-old Nathaniel Pridemore charged in Lynchburg shooting death of 19-year-old Cash Gaudio
Upon conducting the welfare check, an adult female was found deceased.
Lynchburg, Va. – The suspect identified as Nathaniel Lee Pridemore, 33, of Lynchburg, is in custody and has been charged in connection with the shooting death of Cash Gaudio, 19, of Lynchburg, on Fairlea Court.
Pridemore was transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail, where he is being held 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
As the investigation into this incident unfolded, it was determined that a welfare check at Pridemore’s residence was necessary.
Upon conducting the welfare check in the 1400 block of Tunbridge Road, an adult female was found deceased.
There is no ongoing threat to the community at this time, and the LPD is not seeking any additional persons of interest.
The child involved in the incident is safe and will soon be reunited with family.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
At approximately 3:45 PM today, the Lynchburg Police Department and Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of Fairlea Court.
One adult male was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. A person of interest has been detained.
There is no active threat to the public.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Bond (434) 455-6161 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.
This is an active and ongoing investigation, and any additional information will be released as an update to this news release.
Crime
15-year-old Titan Walker killed in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood shooting
No suspects have been identified, and there has been no information immediately released regarding any arrests.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the 15-year-old victim of a double shooting that occurred in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood on Tuesday, October 8th.
Titan Walker, 15, died of a gunshot wound in the 2900 block of Garfield Avenue around 11:15 AM.
Louisville Metro Police Spokesman John Bradley reported that officers were called to the scene of a reported double shooting in the same area just before 11:30 AM.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite lifesaving efforts, Walker was pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman, believed to be in her 60s, was also shot but sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to UofL Hospital.
The Louisville Metro Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the incident but has not yet identified any suspects or made any arrests.