Chester Official Shoots Delivery Driver, Faces Felonies

John J. Reilly III, the elected highway superintendent of Chester, New York, and a federally licensed firearms dealer, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly shooting a 24-year-old DoorDash delivery driver in the back as the driver attempted to leave Reilly's property. The incident occurred late Friday when the driver, who is originally from West Africa and recently relocated to the area, became lost while making a delivery and sought directions from several neighbors, including Reilly. Police state there was no indication of any nefarious intent by the driver, who was simply trying to do his job. Reilly allegedly told the driver to leave before firing multiple shots, one of which struck the victim inside his car. The driver sustained serious but non-fatal injuries and underwent surgery. Due to Reilly's town official status, local police have recused themselves from the case, and DoorDash has condemned the act as senseless, pledging to cooperate with law enforcement.