A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee accused of killing a passenger in his Tesla told a Maryland judge this week that he acted in self-defense, but the court ordered him held without bail pending trial.
Dayton Webber, 27, appeared before Judge Patrick Devine on Wednesday via videoconference in Charles County District Court to argue for his release. The hearing centered on the March 22 shooting of Bradrick Michael Wells, also 27, who was shot twice in the head inside Webber's vehicle during what prosecutors describe as a heated argument.
Webber's attorney presented a self-defense argument, but the judge rejected the bail request, keeping him in custody. The decision came weeks after Webber initially fled Maryland following the incident, a factor Judge Devine highlighted in his ruling.
Details about what sparked the confrontation between the two men remain limited. Prosecutors have not publicly disclosed whether they consider the shooting justified or what circumstances led to the fatal encounter inside the Tesla.
The case draws attention to Webber's notable presence in the competitive cornhole community. Despite his physical limitations, he has built a reputation as a skilled player in the sport, which has grown into a legitimate competitive arena with tournaments and sponsorships across the country.
The shooting marks a dramatic turn in what had been an unremarkable life by conventional measures. Now Webber faces a significant legal battle centered on whether his actions that day qualify as lawful self-defense under Maryland law or constitute a more serious criminal charge.
His next court appearance will determine the trajectory of the case going forward.
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