Driver fatally shot in drive-by attack on George Washington Bridge
A motorist was killed after being shot in the head during a drive-by shooting on the westbound upper level of the George Washington Bridge on Tuesday evening.
Police responded to a crash on the bridge around 7 p.m. and discovered the driver had been shot in the head. He was taken to Englewood Hospital in New Jersey, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators say the shooter fled the scene and remains at large, and they are reviewing security-camera footage for leads. No other persons were injured, and the westbound lane was temporarily closed.
Why it matters
The killing highlights public safety concerns on a major transportation link and prompts a police hunt for a dangerous shooter.
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