Dayton James Webber, who is also 27, was taken into custody in Charlottesville, Virginia on Monday (March 23). His arrest came after the death of Bradrick Michael Wells, which took place the night before.
Wells died after suffering a gunshot wound. According to Charles County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Diane Richardson, the shooting happened while Wells was sitting in the front passenger seat of a car with three other people inside.
What is Dayton James Webber accused of?
Richardson provided more context about what police believe led up to the shooting. According to early findings, Webber and Wells may have been involved in some kind of argument before things escalated.
After the shooting, Webber is accused of pulling the car over and asking the two passengers in the back to help remove Wells’ body from the vehicle. They reportedly refused to do so.
Police say the passengers then got out of the car, leaving Webber at the scene. According to a statement shared on Facebook, Webber then drove away on his own.
The witnesses later flagged down a passing police officer shortly before 10:30pm on Sunday. Richardson stated that they had seen the entire incident unfold.
After leaving the other passengers behind, Webber is alleged to have continued driving with Wells’ body still inside the car.
Roughly two hours later, a resident in Charlotte Hall contacted authorities after discovering a body in their front yard, which added another layer to the investigation.
He was arrested at the hospital and is now waiting to be extradited back to Charles County. There, he is expected to face charges including first-degree murder and second-degree murder.
What happened to Dayton James Webber’s limbs?
Webber lost both his arms and legs when he was just 10 months old. This was due to a severe bacterial infection that put his life at risk.
According to ESPN, doctors believed he had only a 3 percent chance of survival if they did not act. To stop the infection from spreading further, they made the decision to amputate all four limbs.
How would Dayton James Webber fire a gun?
Questions have been raised about how Webber could have handled a firearm given his condition. However, Richardson pointed out that he has demonstrated the ability to use various objects despite his physical limitations.
Webber has previously shared videos online that show how he is able to handle and operate items, including firearms, using his body.
Richardson said: “What I would say to answer any questions about how he did this, I would simply refer people to the internet. They can go to his YouTube page. Mr. Webber is a well-documented individual. There’s been many stories written about him and plenty of videos to see.”
Following news of his arrest, the American Cornhole League released a statement to KATV News addressing the situation.
“Dayton Webber has not been an active participant with the American Cornhole League since late 2024.”
“The ACL is aware of the reports regarding allegations involving Webber. This is an extremely serious matter and our thoughts are with all those impacted, including the family and loved ones of Bradrick Michael Wells.”
“We will provide updates if and when it is appropriate to do so, but in the meantime the league will have no further comment.”
