Quadruple amputee cornhole player held in murder case cites self-defense
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Key Points:
- Dayton James Webber, a quadruple amputee professional cornhole player, is charged with first- and second-degree murder after shooting and killing Bradrick Michael Wells during an argument in Webber's Tesla.
- Webber's attorney claims he acted in self-defense, stating Webber was "terrified" and would have been a victim if he had not acted immediately, with a preliminary hearing set for May 6.
- The argument reportedly involved a stolen gun and a history of conflicts between Webber and Wells, including a prior incident where Webber fired a warning shot as Wells was leaving his home.
- After the shooting, Webber fled Maryland for Virginia, was later found at a hospital, and remains jailed without bail; authorities have not disclosed if Tesla cameras or self-driving features recorded the incident.
- Webber, who lost his limbs as an infant due to a blood infection, was previously highlighted by ESPN for his athletic achievements and adaptability as a professional cornhole player.
