Quadruple Amputee Cornhole Player Accused of Fatal Shooting

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A professional cornhole player who is also a quadruple amputee, Dayton James Webber, has been accused of fatally shooting a passenger in the front seat of a car he was driving during an argument in La Plata, Maryland. Webber allegedly pulled over, asked two passengers in the back to help remove the victim, but then fled with the victim still in the car. The victim was later found dead in a nearby yard.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complex intersection of disability, sports, and violent crime. Webber was previously featured in inspiring stories about overcoming adversity to become a professional athlete, but now faces serious criminal charges that raise questions about mental health, access to firearms, and public safety.

The details

According to authorities, Webber, 27, was driving with the victim, Bradrick Michael Wells, 27, when an argument broke out. Webber then allegedly shot Wells, who was in the front passenger seat. Webber pulled over and asked two passengers in the back to help remove Wells, but they refused and called the police. Webber then fled the scene with Wells still in the car. Two hours later, Wells' body was found in a nearby yard.

• The incident occurred on Sunday night, March 24, 2026.
• Webber was arrested as a fugitive from justice by police in Albemarle County, Virginia, on March 25, 2026.
• Charles County, Maryland, is seeking Webber's extradition to face first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and related charges.

What’s next

Webber is currently being held as a fugitive from justice in Virginia, and Charles County authorities are seeking his extradition to face criminal charges in Maryland.