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Dayton Webber Indicted for Murder in La Plata Shooting

4/14/2026

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Dayton Webber has been indicted on first-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of Bradrick Wells in La Plata, Maryland.
The shooting occurred during a dispute in La Plata, Maryland.
Webber's defense says he acted in self-defense, claiming he feared for his life.
Prosecutors say there is no evidence supporting the self-defense claim.
He remains in custody without bond as the case moves to Charles County Circuit Court for trial.

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Dayton Webber has been indicted on first-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of Bradrick Wells in La Plata, Maryland.
The shooting occurred during a dispute in La Plata, Maryland.
Webber's defense says he acted in self-defense, claiming he feared for his life.
Prosecutors say there is no evidence supporting the self-defense claim.
He remains in custody without bond as the case moves to Charles County Circuit Court for trial.