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Two men have been arrested in connection with the July 11 murder of Habibullah Ataie, a 20‑year‑old Fredericksburg resident killed in Westmoreland County.

According to the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office, a report came in around 2:30 a.m. Saturday regarding a person who had been shot. Deputies responded to the 4300 block of Neenah Road, where they found a deceased male suffering from gunshot wounds.

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Further investigation revealed that the killing actually occurred in the 400 block of Pierce Lane, approximately 3.4 miles from the location of the initial call.

The Sheriff’s Office said investigators recovered multiple pieces of evidence, including four firearms, two vehicles, cell phones, ammunition, and clothing.

On July 16, Derrick L. Ford, 23, of King George, and Kindrick L. Smith, 24, of Colonial Beach, were arrested and charged with second‑degree murder. Both men are being held without bond at Northern Neck Regional Jail.

Additional charges are pending, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

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