Quadruple amputee cornhole player was defending himself when he fatally shot car passenger, lawyer says
Quadruple Amputee Cornhole Player Shot Passenger in Self-Defense, Attorney Claims
LA PLATA, Md. — A 27-year-old professional cornhole player, who was born with quadruple amputations, is accused of killing a car passenger during a confrontation. His lawyer stated Wednesday that the incident occurred when the man was defending himself. Webber, 27, appeared in Charles County District Court via videoconference for a bail review, where Judge Patrick Devine highlighted his departure from Maryland after the March 22 shooting and ordered him to stay in custody without bail.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
Webber, who was extradited from Virginia, faces first- and second-degree murder charges, as well as assault and firearm offenses. He has not yet entered a plea and is set for a preliminary hearing on May 6. Defense attorney Andrew Jezic emphasized that Webber’s actions were justified, stating the case would require “a lengthy trial” to establish self-defense.
“The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life,” Jezic said after the hearing. “He was terrified,” the attorney added.
Family members of Webber remained silent following the court session. According to police charging documents, Webber allegedly shot Wells, a 27-year-old from Waldorf, twice in the head during an argument. Karen Piper Mitchell, a deputy state’s attorney, said witnesses claimed the dispute involved a stolen gun from a friend of Wells, which Webber had previously given to him. Mitchell noted Webber had a history of conflicts with Wells, including a 2024 incident where he told the man to leave his home.
Aftermath of the Shooting
After the shooting, Webber pulled over and asked two backseat passengers to assist in removing the victim. They refused, exited the car, and called police. Webber then fled with Wells still inside the vehicle, the Charles County sheriff’s office reported. Two hours later, a resident in Charlotte Hall, about 10 miles away, found Wells’ body in a yard and notified authorities. Detectives located Webber’s car in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he was found at a hospital, described as “seeking treatment for a medical issue.”
Authorities have not confirmed whether the Tesla’s cameras recorded the event or if its self-driving features were engaged during the shooting. Webber, who became a professional cornhole player after riding dirt bikes, wrestling, and playing football as a child, was featured in ESPN’s 2023 story about his journey. He also wrote an essay for TODAY.com detailing how he adapted his technique to use amputated arms for throwing bean bags. A YouTube video from two years ago shows him demonstrating handgun skills.
