Retired NYPD detective accused in bridge shooting appears in court

Victor Romero, a 62 year old retired New York City police detective, appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday morning. The New York Post reported that Mr Romero wore a navy suit and tie as he entered the court flanked by his representatives. The court appearance follows a fatal road rage shooting on the George Washington Bridge. [1]

Authorities allege that Mr Romero shot 46 year old Koran Irvine in the right shoulder on October 20 at approximately 7:15 p.m. The New York Post reported that the incident occurred on the New Jersey bound upper level of the bridge crossing. [1]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, Mr Romero was driving a Range Rover owned by his employer, QVT Financial, at the time of the incident. Mr Irvine was an off duty worker for Con Edison. [4][5]

The New York Post reported that Mr Romero attended the court session after being freed on 1 million dollars bail. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Mr Romero posted the 1 million dollars bail and was released from custody on Friday after his charges were downgraded from murder to manslaughter. [1][5]