Professional quadruple amputee cornhole player Dayton Webber has been indicted on first-degree murder charges following a shooting that killed his best friend, while his lawyer maintains the act was in self-defense.
A Maryland grand jury issued an indictment on charges of murder, reckless endangerment, and possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle. If convicted, the defendant could face life imprisonment.
Prosecutors from the Charles County State's Attorney's Office stated that the case involves a serious homicide and must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
According to investigative records, Webber, 27, was driving when an argument broke out with Bradrick Wells—who was in the passenger seat—before opening fire and killing the victim.
Defense attorney Hammad Martin argued that his client acted in a situation where he had to choose between life and death, asserting it was an act of self-defense with no element of premeditation.
The prosecution rejected this argument, stating there is no evidence to suggest the defendant faced an immediate life-threatening danger at the time of the shooting. Witnesses in the car confirmed the two were arguing when the shots were fired, similar to cases of sudden street altercations that lead to tragic consequences.
Webber previously gained attention for becoming the first quadruple amputee to compete professionally in the American Cornhole League after overcoming severe bacterial complications in his childhood.
A trial date has not yet been set.
