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Dayton Webber Charged with Murder in La Plata Shooting

3/27/2026

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Dayton James Webber was charged with first- and second-degree murder for the March 22, 2026 shooting of Bradrick Michael Wells in La Plata, Maryland, as investigators remain uncertain about motive.
The shooting occurred while Webber was driving with Wells and two other passengers.
Afterward, Webber reportedly asked the passengers for help with the body.
Wells' body was found nearby, with Webber later arrested at a hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Dayton James Webber was charged with first- and second-degree murder for the March 22, 2026 shooting of Bradrick Michael Wells in La Plata, Maryland, as investigators remain uncertain about motive.
The shooting occurred while Webber was driving with Wells and two other passengers.
Afterward, Webber reportedly asked the passengers for help with the body.
Wells' body was found nearby, with Webber later arrested at a hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia.