Professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee Dayton James Webber, 27, allegedly shot a passenger while driving in La Plata, Md., during an argument, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred on March 22 at 10:25 p.m. Witnesses in the back seat of Webber’s car reported that he shot the front seat passenger, identified as Bradrick Michael Wells, 27, of Waldorf. Webber then pulled over near Radio Station Road and Llano Drive and asked the backseat passengers to help remove the victim. They refused, left the place and called the police.
Revealing the victim
Webber fled with Wells still in the car. About two hours later, Wells’ body was discovered in the yard by a resident on Newport Church Road in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Arrests and Charges
Webber was later located in Charlottesville, Virginia at a hospital seeking treatment. After his release, he was arrested by Albemarle County police as a fugitive from justice. Charles County is seeking his extradition. He faces charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder and related offenses.
Statement of the authorities
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate and urges anyone with information to contact Det. R. Johnson at 301-609-6453 or submit tips anonymously through Charles County Crime Solvers.
Professional background
Webber became a professional cornhole player despite losing all four of his limbs at 10 months old due to a severe blood infection that doctors said left him with only a 3% chance of survival. He later achieved recognition in the American Cornhole League.
League response
The American Cornhole League acknowledged awareness of the allegations, but declined to comment, citing the pending litigation.
