Dayton James Webber, 27, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, maintains he acted in self-defense during a fatal shooting, his attorney stated Wednesday.

Shooting and Arrest

Webber appeared via videoconference in Charles County District Court for a bail review on April 1, 2026. Judge Patrick Devine ordered Webber to be held without bail after noting he fled Maryland following the March 22nd shooting of 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells of Waldorf.

Webber, who was extradited from Virginia, faces charges of first- and second-degree murder, as well as assault and firearm offenses. He has not yet entered a plea and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on May 6.

Defense Argument

Defense attorney Andrew Jezic argued that Webber’s life was in danger. “The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life,” Jezic told the court. He anticipates a “lengthy trial” to demonstrate this claim.

Details of the Incident

According to police charging documents, Webber shot Wells twice in the head during an argument. Deputy State’s Attorney Karen Piper Mitchell stated that witnesses reported the argument stemmed from a gun stolen from Webber by a friend of Wells, and Webber’s displeasure that Wells remained friends with the alleged thief.

Mitchell argued for Webber’s continued detention, citing his flight to Virginia after the shooting and his ownership of firearms.

Investigation and Flight

Following the shooting in La Plata, Maryland, Webber allegedly asked backseat passengers to help remove the victim from the vehicle, but they refused and alerted police. Webber then fled with Wells still inside the car.

Wells’ body was discovered two hours later in a yard in Charlotte Hall, approximately 10 miles away. Detectives located Webber’s car in Charlottesville, Virginia, and found him at a hospital “seeking treatment for a medical issue,” according to the Charles County sheriff’s office.

Webber's Background

Webber, who underwent quadruple amputation at 10 months old due to a severe blood infection, has been highlighted for his resilience. He has participated in dirt biking, wrestling, and football before becoming a professional cornhole player. In 2023, he shared his story and described his unique throwing technique using his amputated arms.