- Dayton James Webber, a quadruple amputee athlete, has been indicted on first-degree murder charges for allegedly killing Bradrick Wells during a dispute.
- The shooting occurred inside a Tesla SUV, and Webber reportedly drove away with Wells' body before it was discovered hours later.
- Prosecutors plan to introduce Webber's online gun videos at trial to demonstrate his firearm proficiency, as he was a professional cornhole player.
LA PLATA, MARYLAND — Dayton James Webber, the quadruple amputee athlete accused of fatally shooting a friend inside a Tesla, has now been indicted by a grand jury on first-degree murder and firearm charges.
The indictment was approved on April 10 and moves the case from district court to Charles County Circuit Court. Future trial dates will be set there.
Webber, 27, is accused of killing 27-year-old Bradrick Wells during a March 22 shooting in Charles County.
Shooting Inside Tesla
Investigators said Webber was driving a Tesla SUV with three other people inside when an argument broke out between him and Wells.
Wells was sitting in the front passenger seat. Two other passengers were in the back. Authorities said all four people knew each other.
Police allege Webber shot Wells during the dispute.
After the shooting, prosecutors say Webber drove away with Wells’ body still inside the Tesla. Nearly two hours later, Wells was found dead in the front yard of a home on Newport Church Road in Charlotte Hall.
Grand Jury Adds First-Degree Murder Charge
Prosecutors said the grand jury approved several charges against Webber.
The charges include first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, reckless endangerment, and charges tied to having a loaded handgun in a vehicle.
First-degree murder carries a possible life sentence.
Because of the indictment, a previously scheduled preliminary hearing will no longer take place.
Defense Claims Self-Defense
Webber’s attorneys say the shooting was self-defense.
His lawyer, Hammad Matin, said Webber does not deny the shooting but claims he acted because he feared for his life.
Another defense attorney, Andrew Jezic, previously said Webber believed he had to shoot or be killed.
Prosecutors have rejected that argument. Deputy State’s Attorney Karen Mitchell said investigators have not found evidence supporting a self-defense claim.
Wells’ loved ones have also disputed the defense’s version of events.
Tesla Tracked to Virginia
After the shooting, authorities used the Tesla’s tracking system to locate the vehicle in Charlottesville, Virginia, more than 100 miles away.
Webber was found at a hospital receiving treatment for an unspecified medical issue. After he was released, he was arrested.
Virginia authorities helped locate him, and prosecutors said evidence from the hospital has been preserved and is being processed.
Online Gun Videos May Be Used at Trial
Webber is known as a professional cornhole player and motivational speaker. He lost his arms and legs as a baby after a bacterial infection and later became the first quadruple amputee to compete in the American Cornhole League.
His case has drawn national attention because of his disability and his social media videos showing him using firearms.
Prosecutors said videos of Webber firing a gun may be introduced at trial to show his ability to use a firearm.
Webber remains held without bond while the case moves forward in Charles County Circuit Court.
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