Quadruple Amputee Cornhole Player Accused of Murder in Maryland Shooting

A quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player, Dayton James Webber, 27, is facing first- and second-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting and killing a passenger in his car in La Plata, Maryland, on March 22, authorities confirmed.

According to police charging documents, Webber is accused of shooting Bradrick Michael Wells, 27, of Waldorf, twice in the head during a heated argument inside the vehicle. The altercation reportedly stemmed from an ongoing dispute over a stolen gun, with witnesses indicating Webber was upset that Wells remained friends with an individual accused of stealing Webber’s firearm, Karen Piper Mitchell, a deputy state’s attorney, said during court proceedings.

Following the shooting, Webber reportedly pulled over and asked two backseat passengers to assist in removing Wells from the car; the passengers instead exited the vehicle and contacted nearby police officers, charging documents state. Investigators allege that Webber then fled the scene with the victim still in the car. Approximately two hours later, Wells’ body was discovered by a resident in Charlotte Hall, roughly ten miles away, who alerted officers.

Webber was apprehended in Charlottesville, Virginia, after being located at a hospital where he was seeking medical treatment, according to the Charles County sheriff’s office. Webber was subsequently extradited to Maryland and appeared in Charles County District Court via videoconference for a bail review hearing on Wednesday. Judge Patrick Devine ordered that Webber remain jailed without bail, citing flight concerns and firearm possession.

Webber’s attorney, Andrew Jezic, stated that his client acted in self-defense, asserting that Webber feared for his life during the confrontation. Webber has not yet entered a plea and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on May 6. The investigation remains ongoing.