Man killed in road rage shooting on George Washington Bridge, police sources say

A Rockland County man was killed in a road rage shooting on the George Washington Bridge on Tuesday night, police sources said. 

The Port Authority Police Department, which is heading up the investigation, said it had received reports of a single-vehicle crash mid-span just after 7 p.m. When officers arrived, they found the driver, Koran Irvine, with a gunshot wound. Irvine, 46, was taken to Englewood Medical Center in critical condition, but later died, the NYPD said.

Utility company Con Edison said Irvine was an employee.

"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," a statement read.

The NYPD said Irvine was shot in the shoulder, but Port Authority Police said he was shot in the head. 

No arrests have been made, according to the NYPD. 

All lanes on the upper level's westbound side were closed for several hours after the shooting, creating a major traffic problem for people trying to get out of New York City. Chopper 2's Dan Rice said one factor that complicated the situation is commercial vehicles only being permitted to use the upper level of the bridge.

The closure caused a massive backup across the Bronx to the Major Deegan Expressway, Rice reported.

The New York City Emergency Management Department said the westbound side on the upper level of the bridge reopened early Wednesday morning.

Prior to then, traffic was seen crawling on the eastbound side of the bridge heading into the city.

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