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George Washington Bridge reopens after fatal shooting; no arrests made
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Ryan Kost
Published Oct 21, 2026 at 8:07 a.m. ET
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A 46-year-old man who was shot while driving along the upper level of the George Washington Bridge Tuesday night has died, according to the NYPD.
The bridge’s westbound upper level, which was closed for hours as police investigated, began reopening just after midnight, according to the Port Authority. All lanes reopened for Wednesday morning’s commute.
The shooting appears to have stemmed from a road rage incident, police said. So far, they have made no arrests and are continuing their investigation. The NYPD has not released any information about a potential suspect.
Port Authority police responded to reports of a one-vehicle crash on the bridge’s upper level just after 7 p.m. Tuesday, according to the agency. Officers arrived to find a man unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the back of his right shoulder, according to the NYPD.
The man was taken to Englewood Hospital in New Jersey, where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family can be notified, police said.
The shooting caused major traffic disruptions Tuesday night as authorities shut down travel lanes to investigate. At one point, the Port Authority reported delays of up to 90 minutes on the upper level heading into New York.
The Port Authority reported there were no other injuries.
This story is developing and may be updated.
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Ryan Kost
Ryan Kost is a reporter on the day-of news desk, where he covers breaking news and writes enterprise stories about jails, courts, prosecutors and government accountability. His work focuses on the public institutions that shape life in New York. Before joining the newsroom, he lead a multi-part investigation with Columbia Journalism Investigations and New York Focus into how New York prosecutors handle wrongful conviction claims. He's also been a staff writer at The San Francisco Chronicle, The Associated Press and The Oregonian. Got a tip? Signal: ryankost.20
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