Quadruple Amputee Athlete Arrested for Alleged Shooting

Video shows Dayton Webber snorting substance, firing semiautomatic rifle after incident

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:52pm

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An extreme close-up of a semiautomatic rifle magazine against a stark black background, the harsh flash creating a gritty, investigative mood around the central crime-related object.A disturbing video has emerged that raises troubling questions about a high-profile athlete's alleged actions.La Plata Today

A video has surfaced showing quadruple amputee athlete Dayton Webber allegedly snorting a substance while doing a headstand, and then firing a semiautomatic rifle out of a window. This comes after Webber was arrested last month for allegedly shooting and killing Bradrick Michael Wells during an argument. Webber's attorneys claim he acted in self-defense, but prosecutors allege this was not the first altercation between the two men.

Why it matters

The case has drawn national attention due to Webber's status as a high-profile athlete and the disturbing nature of the alleged incident. It raises questions about mental health, substance abuse, and the use of force, especially involving individuals with disabilities.

The details

According to reports, the video was captured in July 2025 in La Plata, Maryland. It shows Webber doing a headstand against a wall and apparently snorting a substance using a dollar bill. The video then captures Webber going to a window and firing a semiautomatic rifle. Webber was arrested last month for allegedly shooting and killing Bradrick Michael Wells during an argument. Webber's attorneys claim he acted in self-defense, but prosecutors allege this was not the first altercation between the two men.

  • The video was captured in July 2025 in La Plata, Maryland.
  • Webber was arrested last month for the alleged shooting of Bradrick Michael Wells.

The players

Dayton Webber

A quadruple amputee athlete who has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing Bradrick Michael Wells during an argument.

Bradrick Michael Wells

The 27-year-old man who was allegedly shot and killed by Dayton Webber during an argument.

Andrew Jezic

One of Dayton Webber's attorneys, who claims Webber acted in self-defense.

David Moyse

One of Dayton Webber's attorneys, who claims the video changes nothing and that Webber is 100% not guilty.

Karen Piper Mitchell

The deputy state's attorney, who shared witness accounts that the argument was over a friend of Wells who allegedly stole Webber's firearm.

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What they’re saying

“The video changes nothing. Dayton is 100 percent not guilty and did what he had to do to not be killed.”

— Andrew Jezic, Dayton Webber's attorney

“The truth here is that [Webber] would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life.”

— Andrew Jezic, Dayton Webber's attorney

What’s next

Dayton Webber's court appearance is scheduled for May 6, 2026, where he will attempt to prove he acted in self-defense.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex issues surrounding mental health, substance abuse, and the use of force, especially when involving individuals with disabilities. It will be closely watched as Webber seeks to prove his actions were justified in self-defense.