The town of Chester highway superintendent who police say shot a lost DoorDash driver looking for directions faced an attempted murder charge Monday in Orange County, but a judge declined the prosecution's effort to raise bail in the case.

State Police allege John Reilly III, 48, opened fire on a DoorDash driver trying make a delivery May 2 in the town's Valerie Drive neighborhood, shooting multiple times and hitting the victim once in the back, causing serious injuries.

Reilly shot Alpha Barry, who recently legally immigrated to the U.S. from Guinea, was taking English classes in the area and started working as a delivery driver to make money.

Barry was making a delivery when he told police his phone died and he couldn’t find the right house. After looking for assistance at three homes, he knocked on Reilly’s door to ask if he had ordered food and if he could charge his phone.

Reilly told him to leave, then entered his home, grabbed a pistol and returned as Barry was in his car. Reilly fired one shot in the ground that prosecutors called a warning. Police say he then fired two more rounds, the first hitting the car, the second hitting the car and striking Barry in the lower back.

Barry underwent surgery that included the removal of 25 inches of his bowels, according to county District Attorney David Hoovler.

Reilly on Monday was charged with second-degree attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon charges. 

A defense attorney argued that the circumstance of that night could reasonably seen as threatening to Reilly. 

Prosecutors described Reilly as a flight risk and asked the court to increase bail set in the case from $250,000, which Reilly had posted, to $500,000. The defense said Reilly would turn in his passport, an offer the court accepted.

The judge ruled not to raise bail. Reilly will remain under probation supervision and wear an ankle monitor for at least 30 days.

Hoovler said investigators learned Reilly held a license to sell firearms, but did not have a New York state firearms license or pistol permit to lawfully possess guns in New York.

A court-authorized search warrant executed at Reilly’s residence revealed .45 caliber casings, a shoulder holster and loaded .45 caliber Glock pistol and seven additional illegally possessed pistols, Hoovler said.

“The unprovoked violence alleged in this case is truly horrifying,” said Hoovler. “There is a reason that, as law enforcement in Orange County, we have such a particular focus on the illegal use of firearms. This case stands as yet another reminder of the awful consequences of these weapons, particularly when wielded in the manner allegedly seen in this case. As a community, we will not stand idly by and allow for the victimization of the voiceless at the hands of the emboldened.”

State Police arrested Reilly on May 3.

Supervisor Brandon Holdridge has said the town was aware and deeply troubled by what has been reported in the case. He said Reilly is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

"As an elected official, the Town Board does not have control over Mr. Reilly’s future as Highway Superintendent,” Holdridge said in a statement.

Members of the Town Board have asked Reilly to step down, saying they no longer have faith in his ability to carry out the duties of the job. 

Reilly is due back in court on July 2.