Dayton James Webber, a 27-year-old professional cornhole player from La Plata, Maryland, and a quadruple amputee, has been charged with first-degree murder following a shooting incident on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Authorities allege Webber fatally shot 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells of Waldorf during an argument inside a vehicle.
Webber, widely recognized for his athletic achievements despite losing all four limbs to a bacterial infection at 10 months old, has been a prominent figure in the American Cornhole League (ACL). His journey from a severe childhood illness to a professional athlete was documented in a 2023 essay for NBC’s TODAY, where he shared, “I went from overcoming a serious blood infection and undergoing a quadruple amputation as a baby to becoming a professional athlete as an adult.” Webber had previously won the Maryland State Championship in cornhole, competed in nationally televised matches on ESPN, and was the first quadruple amputee to compete in the ACL. ESPN also profiled him in an episode of “SC Featured” and reported on his wrestling career as a 12-year-old in 2010. On social media, Webber identified himself as both a professional cornhole player and a motivational speaker, inspiring many with his story of overcoming adversity.
The alleged incident unfolded on Sunday night. At approximately 10:40 p.m. on March 22, 2026, emergency services were dispatched to the vicinity of La Plata Road and Radio Station Road in La Plata, Maryland, after a 911 caller reported a male had been shot in the head inside a vehicle. According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Webber was driving with three passengers near Radio Station Road and Llano Drive when he allegedly shot Wells, who was seated in the front passenger seat, during an argument.
Following the shooting, Webber reportedly pulled over his vehicle near Radio Station Road and Llano Drive. Investigators state that Webber then asked the two remaining passengers, who were witnesses to the shooting, to assist him in removing the victim from the car. The witnesses reportedly refused to comply with this request and exited the vehicle. Subsequently, Webber is alleged to have driven away from the scene with Wells' body still inside the car.
Just after midnight, a resident on Newport Church Road in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, contacted 911 to report the discovery of a body in their yard. Responding officers identified the deceased as Bradrick Michael Wells, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Webber was later located at a hospital in the Charlottesville, Virginia, area, where he was seeking treatment for an undisclosed medical issue. Officers from the Albemarle County Police Department arrested Webber after his release from the hospital, charging him as a fugitive from justice. He is currently awaiting extradition back to Charles County, Maryland, where he faces charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and other related offenses.
The circumstances surrounding how Webber, a quadruple amputee, was able to operate a vehicle or fire a weapon have not yet been publicly explained by law enforcement officials. However, videos circulating on social media platforms reportedly show Webber demonstrating the ability to shoot both rifles and 9mm handguns. Charles County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Diane Richardson stated to FOX 5 DC, “It’s early in the investigation, but there’s no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in the shooting and that he acted alone.” This statement indicates that investigators believe Webber was the sole perpetrator in the alleged crime.
Webber also has a prior arrest history, which includes a charge for impaired driving after an incident in St. Mary’s County where he reportedly struck a police car and a building. The investigation into the death of Bradrick Michael Wells remains active and ongoing as authorities work to piece together all aspects of the tragic event.
