TLDR
Authorities in Southern Maryland describe an argument in a car, a fatal gunshot, and a body later found in a stranger’s yard. The man accused of the crime, 27-year-old professional cornhole player Dayton James Webber, once gained national attention for competing without arms or legs.
According to a statement from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, reported by Law & Crime, Webber is charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and other offenses in the death of his friend, 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells. Investigators say two other passengers witnessed the shooting and later sought help from police.
Alleged Roadside Killing and Witness Accounts
Deputies say Webber was driving in La Plata when an argument began between him and Wells, with two passengers in the back seat. Investigators allege Webber then fired a gun at Wells and stopped the car near Radio Station Road and Llano Drive.
According to the sheriff’s office account, Webber asked the other passengers to help move Wells’ body out of the vehicle. They refused, got out, and flagged down officers. A resident in Charlotte Hall later reported a body in a yard, where deputies found Wells dead.
Arrest in Virginia and Legal Path Ahead
Detectives obtained a warrant for Webber’s arrest and, according to Law & Crime, located his car in Charlottesville, Virginia. Officers found Webber at a hospital, where he was receiving treatment for a medical issue. He was taken into custody on a fugitive from justice charge in Albemarle County.
Webber is currently held at the Albemarle County Jail while Maryland authorities seek his extradition. No plea has been entered in the Maryland case. Prosecutors have not publicly outlined a motive, and detailed court records beyond the witness accounts had not yet been filed in open court.
Public Profile, Disability, and League Response
Before his arrest, Webber was known in the American Cornhole League for competing despite having lost all four limbs to a blood infection as an infant. In a personal essay for the Today Show, he described teaching himself tasks such as writing and driving after months in the hospital.
The American Cornhole League acknowledged the case in a statement, saying it was aware of the allegations against Webber. The league said, “This is an extremely serious matter and our thoughts are with all those impacted, including the family and loved ones of Bradrick Michael Wells.”
The case moves into the courts, where charging documents and hearings will clarify the evidence behind the allegations. For Wells’ family, witnesses, and the cornhole community, the focus shifts from viral inspiration to the facts of a homicide case.
