Professional Cornhole Player Charged with Murder in Maryland
A 27-year-old professional cornhole player and amputee, Dayton Weber from La Plata, is facing charges of murder after allegedly shooting a man this past Sunday night in Maryland.
According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Weber became involved in an argument with his passengers, leading to the shooting of 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells, who was seated in the front. Witnesses reported that Weber shot Wells twice in the head.
Emergency services were contacted by two backseat passengers around 10:25 PM, who were present in Weber’s car during the incident.
Following the shooting, Weber reportedly pulled over and attempted to get help for Wells. However, the passengers exited the vehicle and left the scene without assisting. Weber subsequently drove off with Wells still inside the car.
Hours later, a resident from Charlotte Hall discovered a body in her yard and alerted authorities. When police arrived, they found Wells unresponsive, and he was later declared deceased at the scene. Weber’s vehicle was found several hours later in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Law enforcement tracked Weber to a local hospital where he was being treated. After he was discharged, Albemarle County officials arrested him.
Sheriff’s officials announced that once Weber is extradited to Charles County, he will be charged with first-degree murder, among other offenses. As of now, there’s no clarity on how Weber managed to drive or use the firearm.
Diane Richardson from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office mentioned that the investigation is still in its early stages, but so far there is no evidence of other individuals being involved in the shooting.
Notably, Weber has a unique background; his limbs were amputated when he was just 10 months old due to a severe bacterial infection. He has gained attention as an accomplished player in the American Cornhole League, where he is often referred to as the “Unstoppable Cornhole Player.”
Currently, both the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Weber’s attorney have not provided further comments on the case.
