Retired Officer Arrested After Fatal Shooting of Utility Worker on George Washington Bridge

A former police officer has been taken into custody following an incident in which he allegedly shot and killed a utility worker on the George Washington Bridge in New York City on Tuesday.

According to the NYPD, Victor Romero, 62, from Haverstraw, is facing a murder charge after the shooting that claimed the life of Koran Irvine, a 46-year-old worker for Con Edison from Valley Cottage.

Reports indicate that the incident may have stemmed from road rage involving both men, who hailed from Rockland County.

Romero had a background as an NYPD detective but had left the force a quarter-century ago.

The shooting took place at approximately 7:18 p.m. that evening. Irvine was driving on the bridge when he was shot in the shoulder, resulting in a crash into a median. He was later declared dead at a nearby hospital.

Police arrived in response to a 911 call reporting a shooting and discovered Irvine unconscious in the driver’s seat of his vehicle, with a gunshot wound to the right shoulder. Emergency responders transported him to Englewood Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

At the time of the altercation, Romero was reportedly driving a black Range Rover.

Details about the incident are still unfolding, and detectives are continuing their investigation into the events leading up to this tragic occurrence.

Con Edison expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Irvine, who had recently celebrated his 20-year milestone with the company on social media. A statement from Con Edison conveyed their heartbreak and extended condolences to Irvine’s family, friends, and coworkers.

An online fundraiser for Irvine’s family described him as a dedicated individual who cherished his family and lived a full life, always striving to provide for his wife and children.

Local authorities, along with Con Edison, have expressed their sadness over this senseless act of violence and the impact it has had on the community.