Herndon Man Killed, Suspected Shooter Identified: Police

DRANESVILLE, VA — A 25-year-old man is facing a murder charge in connection to Monday's fatal shooting of Irfan Syed, 45, of Herndon, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

Around 5:05 a.m. police received multiple reports of a shooting in the 12700 block of Fantasia Drive near Dranesville. Officers found Syed suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body, according to police. Syed was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, but was later pronounced dead.

A short time later, Muhammad Muzammil of an undetermined address met with a community member, who contacted police on his behalf and reported that Muzammil had shot someone, according to FCPD. He was taken into custody by Herndon police.

"Through their investigation, detectives determined Muzammil rammed the victim’s vehicle and then shot him multiple times," according to the incident report. "Muzammil attempted to flee the area, but his vehicle became disabled. Our K-9 Unit responded to the scene and located the firearm believed to be used in the homicide. "

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After taking Muzammil to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, police charged him with second-degree murder and use of firearm in commission of felony. He was then held without bond, according to police.

Muzammil was scheduled to be arraigned at 10 a.m. on Tuesday in Fairfax County General District Court and a preliminary hearing was set for Dec. 16.

Muzammil is facing two felony charges. If convicted on the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony charge, he faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three years for a first conviction, under the Code of Virginia. In addition, second degree murder is punishable by a prison sentence of five to 40 years in Virginia.

Muzammil already has a Nov. 11 hearing in Fairfax County General District Court for a Sept. 9 traffic stop in the Town of Herndon, according to court records. He will be facing charges of operating a vehicle while holding a phone/second offense and improperly stopping his vehicle on the highway. He was issued a summons on each charge. If convicted, he likely faces a fine.

Although the incident report said Muzammil's address was undetermined, the court records for Monday's shooting and the traffic infractions in September list his residence as Manassass.

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