Teen suspect in murder of two bank employees in Kentucky leads police on wild 130 mph chase
An 18-year-old suspect, Brailen Weaver, is accused of fatally shooting two U.S. Bank employees in Berea, Kentucky, during an armed robbery on April 30, 2026. After the shooting, Weaver allegedly fled on foot and later led police on a high-speed chase reaching 130 mph before crashing. He now faces multiple federal charges, including armed bank robbery and using a firearm in a crime of violence resulting in death.
- ▪Brailen Weaver, 18, is accused of shooting and killing two employees at a U.S. Bank branch in Berea, Kentucky.
- ▪The victims were identified as 35-year-old Breanna Edwards and 42-year-old Brian Switzer.
- ▪Weaver was linked to the crime through surveillance footage, social media activity, and a vehicle used in the escape.
- ▪He led police on a 130 mph chase before crashing and is now facing federal charges.
- ▪Charges include armed bank robbery, using a firearm in a crime of violence, and causing death through the use of a firearm.
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Police and Law Enforcement Teen suspect in murder of two bank employees in Kentucky leads police on wild 130 mph chase Brailen Weaver, 18, allegedly shot and killed two U.S. Bank employees in Berea before fleeing on foot By Stepheny Price Fox News Published May 1, 2026 4:51pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A masked suspect accused of gunning down two bank employees inside a Kentucky branch is now facing federal charges after a wild, high-speed chase that ended in a crash, according to court documents.
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