In a shocking incident in Chester, NY, Town Highway Superintendent John J. Reilly III allegedly shot a 24-year-old DoorDash driver who approached his home for directions during a delivery. The driver, unfamiliar with the area, was begging for assistance when Reilly ordered him off his property and fired several shots, hitting the driver in the back. Police found no wrongdoing on the driver's part, stating he was performing his job. Despite serious but non-fatal injuries, the driver managed to return home before seeking medical attention.
Reilly, the town official, fired multiple shots at the DoorDash driver after warning him to leave his property, striking the driver once in the back.
Police determined that there was nothing suspicious about the driver's actions; he was simply trying to seek help for navigation while on a delivery.
The driver's family described the encounter as an attempted murder, emphasizing his confusion and fear during the life-threatening situation.
New York State Police stated, 'The victim had no nefarious intentions... just out there doing his job, trying to make a food delivery.'
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