John Reilly, 49, was convicted on March 26, 2026, of first-degree assault with depraved indifference, second-degree assault, and nine felony weapons charges (acquitted only on attempted murder) for shooting DoorDash driver Alpha Barry, 24, on May 2, 2025, in Chester, New York.
Incident Details
While delivering in Reilly’s Orange County neighborhood, Barry’s phone died, leading him to approach Reilly’s home to confirm the order. Reilly told him to leave; as Barry drove away, Reilly grabbed a .45 Glock, fired a warning shot into his lawn, then multiple rounds at the fleeing car—one pierced the door, striking Barry’s lower back. Surgeons removed the bullet and 2 feet of his small intestine after emergency surgery.
Evidence and Charges
Reilly’s home surveillance captured the event. His wife, Selina Nelson-Reilly, faces hindering prosecution and evidence tampering for allegedly deleting 17 smart doorbell videos; her court date is April 10. As Chester Highway Superintendent, Reilly was out on bail pre-trial but remanded post-verdict—sentencing May 18, up to 25 years possible.
This neighborhood “lost driver” shooting echoes the recent Florida neighbor killing and Seattle rideshare murder in your stories—escalated encounters with delivery/gig workers turning deadly over perceived intrusions. Terrifying pattern; thoughts on homeowner paranoia?
