Quadruple Amputee Cornhole Pro Dayton Webber Charged in Maryland Killing
Maryland authorities have arrested professional cornhole player Dayton James Webber, a 27-year-old quadruple amputee, on allegations he shot and killed 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells during an argument in a car on Sunday night in Charles County. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office says two back-seat witnesses reported that Webber, the driver, opened fire on the front-seat passenger near La Plata, then drove off with the victim still in the vehicle after they refused to help move the body. Roughly two hours later, Wells’ body was found in a yard in Charlotte Hall, about 15 miles away, prompting detectives to obtain a warrant for Webber’s arrest. Investigators located Webber’s car in Charlottesville, Virginia, and arrested him at a nearby hospital on a fugitive-from-justice charge; he is awaiting extradition to Maryland, where he faces first- and second-degree murder and related counts. The American Cornhole League, which previously promoted Webber in national broadcasts, said it is aware of the allegations, expressed condolences to the victim’s family, and noted he has not been active in the league since late 2024.
📌 Key Facts
- Suspect identified as Dayton James Webber, 27, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player formerly active in the American Cornhole League.
- Victim identified as 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells of Waldorf, Maryland, found shot dead in a Charlotte Hall yard on Sunday night.
- Charles County Sheriff’s Office alleges Webber, as the driver, shot Wells during an argument in a car near La Plata while two witnesses were in the back seat.
- Webber was arrested at a hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, charged as a fugitive from justice and is awaiting extradition to Maryland to face first- and second-degree murder charges.
- The American Cornhole League issued a statement calling the matter extremely serious, offering condolences, and saying Webber has not been an active participant since late 2024.
📊 Relevant Data
Charles County, Maryland has undergone a significant demographic shift, with the Black population increasing from 13.6% in 2000 (population 120,546) to 49.25% in 2024 (population approximately 174,478), while the White population decreased from 68.5% to 33.38%.
Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 for Charles County, Maryland — Maryland Department of Planning
The homicide rate in Charles County, Maryland increased from 3.3 per 100,000 in 2000 (4 homicides) to 6.9 per 100,000 in 2022 (11 homicides).
Homicide in Maryland 1975-2000 — Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
In the US, most homicides are intra-racial: in 2019, 91% of Black victims were killed by Black offenders, and 82% of White victims by White offenders.
Expanded Homicide Data Table 6 — FBI Uniform Crime Reporting
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