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In a shocking development, a quadruple amputee from Maryland is facing charges related to a fatal shooting. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Dayton James Webber, a 27-year-old man who lost his limbs as an infant, is accused of shooting Bradrick Michael Wells, also 27, under circumstances that have drawn significant public attention.
The incident reportedly took place on March 22, when Webber, a Maryland resident known for his prowess in cornhole tournaments, was driving a vehicle with Wells and two other passengers. According to the passengers, Webber allegedly shot Wells, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, while the car was in motion.
After the shooting, Webber is said to have pulled over near Radio Station Road and Llano Drive. The Sheriff’s office reported that Webber asked the remaining passengers to assist in removing Wells from the vehicle. The passengers refused to comply, exited the vehicle, and left the scene. Subsequently, Webber fled, leaving the victim in the car. All individuals involved in the incident are reported to be acquaintances.
Efforts to reach an attorney for Webber have been unsuccessful as of the latest reports from Oxygen. The case has drawn widespread attention due to the unique circumstances surrounding the accused, and the investigation continues as authorities seek to piece together the full story.
An attorney for Webber could not immediately be located for comment by Oxygen.
Law enforcement canvassed the area for locations where Webber may have fled, before a local resident called 9-1-1 to report a body in a yard, the press release noted. Responding officers determined the victim was Wells, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Webber was later found at a hospital near Charlottesville, Virginia, seeking treatment, according to authorities, and was arrested upon being released.
As of March 23, the Albemarle County Police Department was holding Webber in custody as he awaited extradition to Charles County, where the Sheriff’s Office has said he’ll be charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder and other related charges.
It’s unclear whether Webber has denied the allegations. Oxygen reached out to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office for comment, but has not yet heard back.
Meanwhile, the organization behind Webber’s cornhole competitions is monitoring the situation.
“This is an extremely serious matter and our thoughts are with all those impacted, including the family and loved ones of Bradrick Michael Wells,” the American Cornhole League shared March 23 on Facebook. “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.”