Quadruple amputee pro cornhole player charged with murder in Md. shooting

Quadruple amputee pro cornhole player charged with murder in Md. shooting

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Key Points:

  • Dayton James Webber, a 27-year-old professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, is charged with first- and second-degree murder in the shooting death of Bradrick Michael Wells in La Plata, Maryland.
  • Webber reportedly shot Wells, a front-seat passenger, during an argument while driving with three others, then fled the scene with Wells still in the car; Wells' body was later found in a yard in Charlotte Hall, Maryland.
  • Webber was apprehended in Charlottesville, Virginia, after seeking medical treatment and has been charged as a fugitive; he will face murder charges upon extradition to Maryland.
  • Webber had gained national attention for his cornhole career, including winning the Maryland State Championship and competing on ESPN, with his inspiring story widely covered since childhood.
  • The American Cornhole League acknowledged the charges against Webber and expressed sympathy for those affected, while authorities continue to seek additional information from the public.

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