A professional cornhole player who gained national attention as a quadruple amputee has been charged with murder after authorities say he fatally shot a man during an argument while driving in southern Maryland.
Dayton James Webber, 27, was arrested in Virginia and is expected to be extradited to Maryland to face first- and second-degree murder charges in the death of 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators allege the shooting occurred Sunday night in La Plata while Webber was driving with Wells in the front passenger seat and two others in the back seat. During an argument, Webber allegedly shot Wells, then pulled over and asked the passengers to help remove the body. The passengers refused, fled the scene and contacted authorities, officials said.
Authorities said Webber then drove away with the victim still in the vehicle. Wells’ body was later discovered in a yard about 10 miles away in Charlotte Hall.
Investigators tracked Webber to Charlottesville, Virginia, where he was located at a hospital and taken into custody after receiving medical treatment.
Officials have not released a motive, and the case remains under investigation.
Webber became widely known for overcoming a severe bacterial infection in infancy that led to the amputation of both his arms and legs. Despite the disability, he went on to compete in the American Cornhole League and gained recognition for his athletic achievements.
The American Cornhole League acknowledged the allegations but declined further comment, citing the ongoing legal case.
Webber remains in custody pending extradition to Maryland.
