Dayton James Webber, a 27-year-old quadruple amputee and professional cornhole champion, is facing first-degree murder charges following the fatal shooting of Bradrick Michael Wells in La Plata, Maryland. Authorities allege Webber shot Wells during an argument inside his vehicle before fleeing to Virginia, where he was eventually apprehended at a hospital in Charlottesville.
LA PLATA, MD — A community is in shock following the arrest of a well-known local athlete on one of the most serious charges possible. On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells. The primary suspect is 27-year-old Dayton James Webber, a quadruple amputee known nationally for his success on the professional cornhole circuit.
According to investigators, the incident occurred during an argument inside a vehicle in La Plata. Two witnesses seated in the back of the car told police that Webber shot Wells, who was in the front passenger seat. The witnesses further alleged that Webber asked for their assistance in disposing of the body; when they refused, they fled the vehicle and flagged down officers with the La Plata Police Department. Wells’ body was discovered nearly two hours later in a yard in Charlotte Hall, Maryland.
Mechanical Ability and Evidence
The case has drawn significant attention due to Webber’s physical condition as a quadruple amputee. When asked how a suspect without limbs could carry out a shooting, Charles County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Diane Richardson directed the public to Webber’s own social media.
“I would simply refer people to the Internet, and they could go to his YouTube page,” Richardson stated. Webber’s public videos reportedly show him demonstrating how he loads and discharges a handgun with high proficiency.
The Capture in Virginia
Following the shooting, Webber fled across state lines to Virginia. An officer with the Albemarle County Police Department spotted Webber’s vehicle at a gas station in Charlottesville. Webber was located at a nearby hospital seeking treatment for an unrelated medical issue and was taken into custody upon his release.
Webber is currently awaiting extradition back to Charles County, where he faces charges of first-degree murder and second-degree murder. All individuals involved in the vehicle were reportedly known to one another, and detectives are still working to determine the exact motive behind the fatal argument.
Safety Tip: Conflict within the confines of a vehicle is exceptionally dangerous because there is no “Reactionary Gap” and limited options for escape. For firearm owners, this case is a somber reminder that your digital footprint—including videos of your training or shooting style—can and will be used by law enforcement to establish “means and opportunity” in a criminal investigation. If you find yourself in a heated argument while driving, your safest course of action is to pull over in a well-lit, public area and de-escalate the situation. As a concealed carry holder, you must always be aware that a firearm is only for the defense of life against an imminent threat; using it during a verbal argument transforms a tragic situation into a first-degree murder charge.
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