{"id":7873,"date":"2026-05-02T10:33:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T10:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=7873"},"modified":"2026-05-02T10:33:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T10:33:41","slug":"kentucky-bank-shooting-teen-suspect-brailen-weaver-arrested-after-130-mph-police-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=7873","title":{"rendered":"Kentucky bank shooting teen suspect Brailen Weaver arrested after 130 mph police chase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = 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{}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft wp-block-nypost-editor-partner-article-links\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>A masked suspect accused of gunning down two bank employees inside a\u00a0Kentucky\u00a0branch is now facing federal charges after a wild, high-speed chase that ended in a crash, according to court documents.<\/p>\n<p>Brailen Weaver, 18, is accused of carrying out the April 30 attack at a US Bank branch in Berea, where authorities say he shot and killed\u00a0two employees shortly after entering\u00a0the building.<\/p>\n<p>According to an FBI affidavit, the suspect entered the bank around 1:57 p.m. and \u201cimmediately shot and killed a male victim\u201d before fatally shooting a second employee, identified as a teller.<\/p>\n<p>Kentucky State Police\u00a0later identified the victims as 35-year-old Breanna Edwards and 42-year-old Brian Switzer during a news conference.<\/p>\n<p>After the shooting, the suspect checked multiple drawers and fled on foot, authorities said.<\/p>\n<p>The case is being investigated as armed\u00a0bank robbery\u00a0and gun-related homicide.<\/p>\n<p>Weaver faces federal charges, including armed bank robbery, using a firearm in a crime of violence and causing death through the use of a firearm.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Brailen Weaver, 18, is accused of carrying out the April 30 attack at a US Bank branch in Berea. <span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Police search an area after a high-speed chase through Kentucky on April 30, 2026. <span class=\"credit\">Lex18<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Investigators linked Weaver to the crime through surveillance footage, social media activity and a vehicle believed to have been used in the escape.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities say\u00a0surveillance video captured a suspect matching Weaver\u2019s build wearing a mask, gloves, a light-colored hoodie, gray pants and white sneakers.<\/p>\n<p>A silver BMW seen leaving the area was later tied to a Facebook account associated with Weaver, according to the affidavit.<\/p>\n<p>Images from Weaver\u2019s social media accounts also appeared to show him wearing clothing consistent with what the suspect wore during the robbery, investigators said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Brian Switzer was identified as one of the two US Bank employees killed in the shooting. <span class=\"credit\">GoFundMe<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Breanna Edwards was working at the Berea, Ky., bank when she was fatally shot. <span class=\"credit\">Breanna Edwards\/Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Location data and surveillance later placed Weaver traveling on Interstate 75 the evening of the shooting, leading to a high-speed chase involving federal, state and local authorities.<\/p>\n<p>According to investigators, Weaver reached speeds of more than 100 mph, at times hitting approximately 130 mph, before crashing the vehicle and fleeing on foot.<\/p>\n<p>A gun was recovered from the vehicle, authorities said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter inline-module--nypostbusinessunit aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\" data-source-unit=\"Inline Newsletter Module Morning Report\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with all you need to know\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMorning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and 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used in the escape. <span class=\"credit\">Google Maps<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>US Bank said in a statement to Fox News Digital it is \u201cdeeply saddened by the tragic event that took the lives of two of our employees.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur hearts go out to the families of the victims, our colleagues and the entire Berea community,\u201d the company said, adding it is working closely with law enforcement and supporting those affected.<\/p>\n<p>The company added it does not have additional information to provide at this time as the investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>The US Attorney\u2019s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky said it will hold a news conference to provide an update and additional information regarding the\u00a0suspect\u2019s arrest and federal charges.<\/p>\n<p>Fox News Digital has also reached out to Kentucky State Police and Weaver\u2019s attorney for additional comment.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- 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