Dayton Webber, a 27‑year‑old professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, is facing first‑ and second‑degree murder charges in Maryland over the fatal shooting of 27‑year‑old Bradrick Michael Wells in a road‑rage incident on March 22, 2026. His lawyer argues that Webber acted in self‑defense and would have been killed if he had not fired; a judge has ordered him held without bail as the case moves toward a May 6 preliminary hearing.
Alleged shooting and what prosecutors say
Charles County authorities say Webber was driving in La Plata, Md., when an argument broke out and he shot Wells, who was sitting in the front passenger seat. Two witnesses in the back seat allegedly told police that the dispute stemmed from a gun Webber claimed a friend of Wells had stolen and his frustration that Wells stayed close to that person.
Prosecutors also point to a prior 2024 incident where they allege Webber fired a shot from a second‑floor window of his home while telling Wells to leave; no one was injured. After the March 22 shooting, the two backseat passengers told police that Webber asked for help removing Wells from the car, but they refused and left. Authorities say Webber then drove away with Wells’ body, which was found in a nearby yard about two hours later.
Webber’s attorney and Webber’s background
At a virtual April 1 bail hearing, Webber’s attorney, Andrew Jezic, claimed his client acted in self‑defense, saying Webber “would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life.” Webber has not yet entered a plea and remains in custody without bail.
Outside the case, Webber has been known for rising as a professional cornhole player despite losing all four limbs at 10 months old after a severe streptococcus pneumonia infection. In a 2023 essay, he described teaching himself to drive and perform other tasks, which he said also helped his sport success. Police note that Webber has previously shared videos of himself shooting a 9‑mm handgun, underscoring his familiarity with firearms.
Family impact and legacy efforts
Wells’ family say he had recently become a father to a baby girl and was devoted to motocross and cars, describing him as someone who brought strength and genuine warmth to others. They are now working to create a nonprofit in his memory focused on gun‑violence awareness, supporting families after trauma, and expanding mental‑health resources. A public GoFundMe campaign states, “Brad’s life mattered, and his story deserves to make a lasting impact.”
