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Sources: 46-year-old New York man killed in shooting on George Washington Bridge

Police responding to what was initially reported as a one-car crash discovered the driver unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to his rear right shoulder.

Tony Caputo

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Oct 21, 2026, 8:20 AM

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A 46-year-old Rockland County man died after being found shot inside his vehicle on the outbound upper level of the George Washington Bridge Tuesday evening, triggering a major police investigation and severe traffic delays during the evening commute.

Authorities said the incident happened around 7:18 p.m. Officers responding to what was initially reported as a one-car crash discovered the driver unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the rear right shoulder.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

News 12 sources say the victim was a Valley Cottage resident and the shooting may have stemmed from a road rage incident.

The man's identity is being withheld pending notification of family members. Authorities have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect.

The investigation has concluded, and the George Washington Bridge has been cleared and reopened to traffic.

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