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George Washington Bridge fatal shooting investigation

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2026-10-28 04:34 UTC → 2026-10-28 16:55 UTC · added ~~removed~~

On October 20, 2026, a fatal road-rage shooting occurred on the New Jersey-bound upper level of the George Washington Bridge during evening rush hour. Authorities allege that Victor Romero, a 62-year-old retired NYPD detective, fired a single shot through the rear passenger window of a vehicle driven by 46-year-old Koran ~~Irvine~~ Irvine, a Con Edison employee, following a near-collision. Irvine was pronounced dead at Englewood Hospital. Initially, Romero was arraigned on a charge of first-degree manslaughter and released on $1 million bond. This initial charge drew significant criticism from the victim’s family, union representatives, and colleagues. However, following an indictment by a Manhattan grand jury, the charges were upgraded to second-degree murder. Prosecutors cited surveillance footage showing Romero’s SUV driving alongside Irvine’s vehicle while shots were ~~fired.~~ fired, causing Irvine to crash. The legal proceedings are ongoing, with a Romero remaining out on $1 million bail. A court appearance is scheduled for November 23.

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