Authorities in La Plata are investigating a fatal shooting that left 27-year-old Bradrick Wells dead following an alleged argument inside a vehicle. According to investigators, the incident occurred shortly after tensions escalated between individuals in the car, with Wells reportedly being shot while seated in the front passenger seat.
Police have charged 27-year-old Dayton James Webber in connection with the case. Officials state that Webber, who has been described as a quadruple amputee, was driving the vehicle at the time of the incident. The unusual circumstances surrounding the suspect have contributed to widespread public attention.
Following the shooting, authorities allege that Webber asked others in the vehicle to assist in removing the victim’s body. When they declined, he reportedly drove away with Wells still inside the car. The victim was later discovered in a yard after emergency services received a 911 call shortly after midnight.
The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement works to determine the full sequence of events and any additional factors involved. Community members continue to react to the case as more details emerge.
