Dayton Webber, a 27-year-old professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing Bradrick Michael Wells, 27, while driving in La Plata, Maryland, on Sunday night, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office [1]. Authorities stated that Webber opened fire during an argument with Wells, who was his front seat passenger. After the incident, Webber pulled over and asked backseat passengers to help remove Wells from the car, but they refused and instead flagged down police to report the shooting [1].
Two hours later, Wells' body was discovered in a residential yard in Charlotte Hall, approximately 14 miles east of La Plata [1]. The sheriff’s office subsequently obtained an arrest warrant for Webber on murder charges. Webber was located in Charlottesville, Virginia, at a hospital seeking treatment for an unspecified medical issue and was arrested by Albemarle County Police Department officers upon his release [1]. Security video from a gas station helped officers identify and apprehend Webber without incident [1].
Webber is currently awaiting extradition to Maryland, where he faces charges of first- and second-degree murder and related offenses [1]. The American Cornhole League, where Webber competes, described the case as "an extremely serious matter" and extended condolences to the family and loved ones of Bradrick Michael Wells. The league stated it would not comment further at this time but would provide updates as appropriate [1].
Webber’s YouTube channel, verified by NBC News, features videos of him shooting firearms, with titles referencing his quadruple amputee status [1]. In a 2023 essay, Webber shared that his limbs were amputated at 10 months old due to a severe streptococcus pneumonia blood infection, and doctors gave him a 3% chance of survival [1].
CONCLUSION
The arrest of Dayton Webber, a prominent cornhole athlete, for alleged murder has drawn attention from both law enforcement and the American Cornhole League, which has acknowledged the gravity of the situation. While the event is significant in the sports community, there are no indications of broader market impact or financial implications at this time.