Quadruple Amputee Cornhole Champion Dayton Webber Arrested on Murder Charges
Dayton Webber, a 27-year-old Maryland man who made history as the first quadruple amputee to compete in the professional American Cornhole League, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Authorities allege that Webber shot and killed Bradrick Wells, also 27, during an argument inside his car in Charles County, Maryland.
Details of the Alleged Shooting
According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred around 10:25 p.m. on Sunday. Webber was driving with Wells as a front-seat passenger when an argument broke out between them in front of other passengers in the vehicle. Investigators state that Webber then allegedly shot Wells to death, pulled over in La Plata, and asked the other passengers to help remove the body from the car.
When the passengers refused and fled the scene, Webber reportedly drove away with Wells' body. Two witnesses who purportedly saw the killing flagged down police officers, initiating a search for Webber. Hours later, a resident in nearby Charlotte Hall, Maryland, called to report a body in a yard, which was identified as Wells.
Arrest and Charges
Authorities tracked Webber's car to Charlottesville, Virginia, approximately 150 miles from where Wells' body was found. Webber was located at a nearby hospital, where he had allegedly sought treatment for an unspecified medical issue. The Albemarle County Police Department arrested him as a fugitive upon his discharge.
The Charles County Sheriff's Office plans to charge Webber with murder, assault, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony once he is transferred to their custody. A statement of charges filed in court, reported by WTTG, accuses Webber of shooting Wells twice in the head. Investigators noted that Webber, Wells, and the other passengers were all known to each other, but did not elaborate on a possible motive.
Webber's Background and Cornhole Career
Dayton Webber gained national attention for his inspiring story as a quadruple amputee who became a professional cornhole champion. At 10 months old, he contracted a severe bacterial infection that led to the amputation of his legs and lower arms after he was given last rites. Despite this, he pursued sports, initially as a wrestler and football player, before focusing on cornhole.
In 2021, Webber signed a professional cornhole contract and was later drafted into the American Cornhole League, becoming its first quadruple amputee player. He published an essay on NBC's Today website in 2023, describing how he helped his team overcome a 16-point deficit to win their state's cornhole finals, calling it one of his biggest career accomplishments.
ESPN's SC Featured profiled Webber in 2023, highlighting his resilience. "Something I've been doing my whole life is overcoming things that people didn't think I could," Webber said in the segment. He added, "If you put your mind to it, anything is possible. The world won't wait."
Investigation Challenges
The sheriff's office has not specified how Webber, as a quadruple amputee, was able to fire a gun while driving. A spokesperson noted that investigators had not immediately been able to serve a search warrant on the car. However, a video posted on a YouTube account named after Webber depicted him loading a pistol and firing it four times.
Webber's arrest has drawn widespread attention, contrasting his previous image as an inspirational athlete with the serious allegations he now faces. A relative of Bradrick Wells declined to comment on the case.
