Motocross Rider Allegedly Fatally Shot by Quadruple Amputee Bradrick Michael Wells, 27, was fatally shot on Sunday, March 22, in La Plata, Maryland, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities stated that Wells was allegedly shot by Dayton James Webber, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player, during an argument while they were driving together. The incident occurred around 10:25 p.m. local time, with Webber and Wells in the front passenger seat of a vehicle. The sheriff’s office reported that Webber and Wells were involved in a dispute inside the car. Webber allegedly fired a shot at Wells, who was seated in the front passenger seat. After the shooting, Webber allegedly pulled over and asked other passengers to help remove Wells from the vehicle. However, witnesses refused to assist, exited the car, and left the scene. Webber then fled with Wells still inside the car. Other passengers in the vehicle flagged down law enforcement to report the shooting. On Monday, March 23, a resident in Newport, Maryland, discovered a body in their yard and notified authorities. When responders arrived, they found Wells’ body and confirmed his death. Webber, who is also a professional cornhole player, was later located in Charlottesville, Virginia, after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was found at a nearby hospital seeking treatment for a medical issue and was arrested by the Albemarle County Police Department. Webber is now awaiting extradition to Charles County, Maryland, where he faces charges including first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His attorney, Alexander Goodman, confirmed that Webber is scheduled for an extradition hearing on March 27.#fox_5 #bradrick_michael_wells #charles_county_sheriff_office #albemarle_county_police_department #dayton_james_webber
Professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee arrested for murder Dayton Webber, 27, is accused of fatally shooting a man during an argument in his car in La Plata, Maryland. According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Webber allegedly shot Bradrick Michael Wells, also 27, in the front seat of his vehicle before pulling over and asking passengers in the backseat to help remove the victim. The witnesses refused and left, after which Webber fled with Wells still inside the car. Nearly two hours later, a resident in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, reported finding a body in a yard, and responders identified Wells as the victim. Authorities located Webber’s car over 100 miles away in Charlottesville, Virginia, and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Virginia’s Albemarle County Police Department assisted in tracking him down using surveillance footage. Webber was arrested at a local hospital, where he was reportedly seeking treatment for a medical issue. He was charged as a fugitive from justice and booked into the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail. His extradition back to Maryland is pending, and he faces charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and other related offenses. The sheriff’s office stated that Webber’s next court date is scheduled for April, though his attorney may request an earlier hearing. Authorities have not commented on the case publicly, and NPR has not received responses from Webber’s legal team or the Albemarle County court. The murder investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to contact law enforcement or submit tips online. Webber’s background includes a childhood bacterial infection, Streptococcus pneumoniae, which led to the loss of his arms and legs.#dayton_webber #bradrick_michael_wells #charles_county_sheriff_office #albemarle_county_police_department #american_cornhole_league
