A Maryland man known for attracting attention with his cornhole achievements is now facing allegations that he shot and killed a 27-year-old while driving in Charles County.
Authorities say Dayton James Webber, 27, was taken into custody in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Monday (March 23), after the death of Bradrick Michael Wells late Sunday.
Charles County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Diane Richardson said Wells was shot while seated in the front passenger seat of a car that also carried three other people.
Investigators allege Webber was behind the wheel, with two additional passengers riding in the back, when he fired the shot that killed Wells.
Richardson said detectives believe an argument between Webber and Wells occurred shortly before the shooting.
“I know it escalated rather quickly, but we don’t know what the argument was about, and that’s something, hopefully, we learn,” Richardson said.
After the shooting, Webber is accused of pulling the vehicle over and asking the two back-seat passengers to help remove Wells’ body, which they declined to do. Those passengers then got out of the car, and Webber allegedly drove away, according to a police statement shared on Facebook.
The two witnesses flagged down an officer shortly before 10:30pm on Sunday. Richardson said they ‘saw the entire thing happen’.
“They flagged down an officer who was passing by and gave us information that was relevant to his apprehension,” she said.
Police allege Webber continued on with Wells’ body still inside the vehicle.
About two hours later, a resident in Charlotte Hall reported finding a body in their front yard.
Detectives later traced Webber’s car to Charlottesville, where he was located at a nearby hospital receiving treatment for a medical issue, Richardson said. He was arrested and is awaiting extradition to Charles County, where he is expected to face charges including first-degree murder and second-degree murder.
Webber is a quadruple amputee, having lost his arms and legs as an infant following a bacterial infection.
According to ESPN, doctors recommended amputation after he was given a 3 percent chance of survival without the procedure, with the surgery intended to prevent the infection from spreading.
Questions have been raised about how Webber could fire a gun without arms, but Richardson said his ability to manipulate objects using his body has been demonstrated previously.
Webber has also posted videos online, including content on YouTube showing him shooting a gun.
Richardson said: “What I would say to answer any questions about how he did this, I would simply refer people to the internet. They can go to his YouTube page. Mr. Webber is a well-documented individual. There’s been many stories written about him and plenty of videos to see.”
His dexterity has also been highlighted through competitive cornhole. ESPN reports Webber became the first quadruple amputee to compete in the American Cornhole League.
Following his arrest, the American Cornhole League provided a statement to KATV News, saying: “Dayton Webber has not been an active participant with the American Cornhole League since late 2024.
“The ACL is aware of the reports regarding allegations involving Webber. This is an extremely serious matter and our thoughts are with all those impacted, including the family and loved ones of Bradrick Michael Wells.
“At this time, this remains an active legal situation. We respect the judicial process and will not comment on specific allegations or details while proceedings are ongoing.
“We will provide updates if and when it is appropriate to do so, but in the meantime the league will have no further comment.”