US quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested on suspicion of murder

US quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested on suspicion of murder

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Key Points:

  • Dayton Webber, the first quadruple amputee to compete professionally in the American Cornhole League, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his passenger, Bradrick Wells, following an argument in Charles County, Maryland.
  • Authorities reported that Webber allegedly shot Wells twice in the head while driving, then fled the scene with Wells' body, which was later found in a yard in Charlotte Hall, Maryland.
  • Webber was apprehended in Charlottesville, Virginia, at a hospital where he sought medical treatment, and he faces charges including murder, assault, and use of a firearm during a felony.
  • Webber, who lost his limbs due to a severe bacterial infection as an infant, gained national attention for his achievements in cornhole, including multiple tournament victories and ESPN features highlighting his inspiring story.
  • Investigators have not disclosed a motive for the shooting or explained how Webber was able to fire a gun while driving; the individuals involved were reportedly known to each other.

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