NY town official sentenced after shooting DoorDash driver who stopped to ask for directions
A New York town official has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for shooting a DoorDash driver who approached his home for directions. John Reilly, the Highway Superintendent of Chester, was convicted of assault after firing at Alpha Barry, leaving him with serious injuries. The incident highlights the dangers of firearm possession and the consequences of violent actions.
- ▪John Reilly was sentenced to 17 years in prison for shooting a DoorDash driver.
- ▪The victim, Alpha Barry, suffered life-altering injuries from the shooting.
- ▪Reilly's wife admitted to deleting evidence from the crime scene.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 07:01:08 -0400 |
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Metro NY town official sentenced after shooting DoorDash driver who stopped to ask for directions By Chris Bradford Published May 20, 2026, 7:01 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A New York town official has been sentenced after shooting a lost DoorDash delivery driver who had approached his home to ask for directions. Town of Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly, 49, was ordered Monday to 17 years in prison and must complete five years of post-release supervision under the terms of his sentencing over last May’s shooting. “The lengthy sentence imposed on this defendant justly reflects his depraved indifference to human life,” Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler said in a statement.
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