Retired Detective Charged in Fatal George Washington Bridge Shooting

A retired NYPD detective has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a Con Edison worker on the George Washington Bridge. The incident, which authorities are treating as a road rage attack, occurred Tuesday evening.

The victim, 46-year-old Koran Irvine of Valley Cottage, was shot in the shoulder while driving on the bridge. His vehicle then crashed into a median. Irvine was transported to Englewood Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The shooting took place around 7:18 p.m.

The suspect has been identified as Victor Romero, 62, of Haverstraw. Romero, who retired from the NYPD 25 years ago after serving as a detective, was reportedly driving a black Range Rover at the time of the incident. He faces a murder charge.

Con Edison released a statement expressing heartbreak over the loss of their employee. "We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of a member of the Con Edison family in this senseless act of violence," the company said. "Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues and everyone who knew and loved him."

An online fundraiser for Irvine's family described him as a devoted husband and father. "Koran was a man full of life, love, and dedication to the people who meant the most to him. His family was his world, and he worked hard every day to provide for and support his wife, Patricia, and their children, Lea and Hiro. He loved deeply, valued his relationships, and always strived to give his family the best life possible."

According to his social media, Irvine had recently celebrated 20 years of employment with Con Edison in September.