Dozens of Con Edison employees filled the courtroom as charges were escalated against the alleged killer of Koran Irvine, following a grand jury indictment. Victor Romero, once a detective with the NYPD, was working as a driver and security guard for a hedge fund. He now faces second-degree murder charges for allegedly shooting Irvine, 46, in a road rage incident on New York’s George Washington Bridge.
Koran Irvine had worked with Con Edison for 20 years and left behind a wife and two children. The court appearance on October 27, 2026, saw Romero facing serious accusations regarding the incident from the previous week. On the day of the hearing, several Con Edison workers attended to support Irvine’s family and express solidarity.
Concurrent to the court proceedings, hundreds gathered at a rally at Foley Square, lower Manhattan. Colleagues, friends, and family members joined in the protest against the fatal shooting. Signs bearing Irvine’s image highlighted the outrage caused by the tragic incident involving a retired NYPD official on October 20.
“We’re brothers here,” expressed a Con Edison employee outside the courthouse, as reported by FOX 5 NY.
A surveillance video presented by prosecutors allegedly shows Romero tailgating Irvine aggressively before pulling alongside his vehicle and shooting. This confrontation was linked to a previous near collision as the two headed towards the bridge.
A 24-hour search was launched to locate Romero after the shooting. Having previously posted a $1 million bail, Romero initially pleaded not guilty to first-degree manslaughter charges. He appeared in court with his attorney and private security but did not speak publicly when confronted by reporters.
Romero’s Supreme Court arraignment is scheduled for November 23. Sources indicate Romero’s lawyer, Alan Abramson, was unavailable for immediate comment.