Quadruple amputee cornhole player fatally shoots man, authorities say
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Key Points:
- Dayton James Webber, a 27-year-old professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, fatally shot a passenger during an argument while driving a car in La Plata, Maryland.
- Webber was arrested in Albemarle County, Virginia, and faces charges including first-degree and second-degree murder, with Charles County seeking his extradition.
- After the shooting, Webber pulled over and asked two passengers for help removing the victim, who was later found dead in a yard about 10 miles away.
- Webber lost his arms and legs as an infant due to sepsis but went on to become a professional cornhole player, as profiled by ESPN in 2023.
- The American Cornhole League acknowledged the allegations but declined to comment due to the ongoing legal proceedings.
