Victor Romero, 62, has been charged with murder in connection with the Tuesday, Oct. 20 incident on the George Washington Bridge

NEED TO KNOW

• A shooting on the George Washington Bridge on Tuesday, Oct. 20, left a man dead
• The 46-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the rear of the right shoulder and died at the hospital
• Victor Romero, 62, a retired NYPD employee, has been arrested in connection with the shooting and has been charged with murder

A retired New York City police detective has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on the George Washington Bridge.

Shortly after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, officers from the NYPD responded to a 911 call about a male shot on the “outbound, upper-level roadway” of the George Washington Bridge, the department told PEOPLE in a statement.

Upon arrival, a 46-year-old male, identified as Koran Irvine, was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive” in the driver’s seat of his vehicle, according to the NYPD.

The NYPD told PEOPLE Irvine sustained a gunshot wound to the rear of the right shoulder and was transported to Englewood Hospital, where he was subsequently pronounced deceased.

Police initiated a search for the suspect, who was later identified as 62-year-old Victor Romero. He was taken into custody and charged with murder, the NYPD confirmed to PEOPLE on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

The department confirmed to PEOPLE that Romero is a former NYPD employee who has been retired for 25 years. He reportedly worked as a detective, according to the Associated Press.

The NYPD confirmed that the shooting “appears to be” connected to a road-rage incident, but that it will “be determined by investigators.”

Con Edison confirmed to PIX 11 and the Associated Press that Irvine was an employee of the energy company.

“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of a member of the Con Edison family in this senseless act of violence. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and everyone who knew and loved him,” the company said in a statement, per PIX 11.

In a GoFundMe created for his loved ones, Irvine was remembered as a “beloved husband, father, family member, and friend.” He was married to Patricia and was the father of children Lea and Hiro.

“We will deeply miss Koran’s jokes, his infectious smile, his laughter, and his zest for life,” the GoFundMe states. “He had a way of bringing joy to those around him, and his presence will be missed more than words can express. His passing leaves an unimaginable void in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him.”

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PEOPLE has reached out to Con Edison for comment.

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