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Quadruple Amputee Charged with Murder in Vehicle Shooting

Published 30 March 2026

Dayton Webber, a 27-year-old professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee known for his inspiring athletic achievements, faces first- and second-degree murder charges after authorities allege he shot and killed 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells during an argument inside a vehicle in La Plata, Maryland, on Sunday night.

According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred around 10:25 p.m. when Webber was driving a white Tesla SUV with Wells in the front passenger seat and two other passengers in the back. The group knew each other from work, investigators said. A heated dispute between Webber and Wells escalated, leading Webber to pull out a gun and shoot Wells twice in the head, charging documents state. Webber then pulled over and asked the backseat passengers to help remove Wells's body from the vehicle. The two refused, exited the SUV, and flagged down nearby police officers to report the shooting.

Webber drove away with Wells's body still inside the car. About two hours later, a resident in nearby Charlotte Hall discovered the body in a yard along Newport Church Road and contacted authorities. Deputies confirmed the victim was Wells, who was...

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