Killing of Bradrick Wells

On the night of March 22, 2026, 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells was fatally shot in Charles County, Maryland. Police state that Wells was the front-seat passenger in an SUV when the driver shot him during an argument.

Dayton James Webber, a then-27-year-old quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player, was charged with first-degree [...] by the Charles County SHERIFF’s Office and arrested by police in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was extradited to Maryland where he awaits further legal proceedings.

Background

Dayton Webber underwent amputations of his lower arms and legs when he was 10 months old to combat a blood infection. He retained parts of his arms up to the elbows. Webber learned to drive, ride dirt bikes, fish, and play sports. He has posted videos online in which he operates firearms. Webber is a professional cornhole player who has competed with the American Cornhole League. He was named the best cornhole player in Maryland in 2020. Webber has been featured on ESPN and NBC's Today.

Bradrick Wells was a friend of Webber's. He was a father and rode motocross.

Shooting

According to police, Bradrick Wells was in the front passenger seat of a white Tesla Model X driven by the suspect. The suspect picked up two people from work, whom the police identify as witnesses; they sat in the rear seats of the vehicle. Police state that the suspect shot Wells twice in the head during a heated argument. The suspect allegedly stopped the vehicle "in the area of Radio Station Road and Llano Drive"

and asked the two witnesses to help remove Wells from the vehicle. They refused and exited the vehicle and the suspect drove away. Early in the morning of March 23, Wells' body was discovered by a resident in Charlotte Hall, about from the location of the shooting. Authorities pronounced Wells deceased at the scene.

According to police, La Plata Police officers were flagged down by the two witnesses after they exited the suspect's vehicle. The Charles County Sheriff's Office obtained an arrest warrant for Webber, charging him with first-degree [...]. Webber's vehicle was located in Charlottesville, Virginia through the use of automatic license plate readers. Webber was located at a hospital and arrested by the Albemarle County Police Department. He was extradited to Charles County, Maryland and denied bond, with the judge noting that Webber left the state after the shooting.

Webber's attorneys have argued that he acted in self defense. Webber was indicted by a grand jury on charges including first-degree [...].

Prosecutors stated the argument between Webber and Wells may have pertained to a friend of Wells who had allegedly stolen a gun from Webber.

Reactions

Wells' family started an initiative to form a nonprofit organization concerning [...] and mental health awareness.