Man in Custody After Fatal Shooting near Dranesville

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Reston Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have arrested a man following a fatal shooting near Dranesville.

On September 15, at 5:03 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 12700 block of Fantasia Drive near Dranesville. Officers located the victim, Irfan Syed, 45, of Herndon, suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. Syed was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Shortly after, Muhammad Muzammil, 25, of no fixed address, made contact with a community member. That individual called the non-emergency number on his behalf and reported that Muzammil had shot someone. Herndon Police responded and took Muzammil into custody.

Through their investigation, detectives determined Muzammil rammed the victim’s vehicle and then shot him multiple times. 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.  

Muzammil was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with Second-Degree Murder and Use of Firearm in Commission of Felony. He was held on no bond.

Detectives continue to conduct interviews and process evidence recovered from the scene to determine the circumstances that led up to the fatal shooting.

We are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.   

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance. 

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