Teen Bank Killer Guns Down 2 Kentucky Employees Before Wild 130 MPH Police Chase Ends in Capture

KENTUCKY — An 18-year-old murder suspect is facing federal charges after authorities say he stormed into a Kentucky bank, executed two employees in cold blood, and then led police on a dangerous 130 mile-per-hour chase before crashing and being captured.

Investigators say Brailen Weaver entered a U.S. Bank branch in Berea, Kentucky, on April 30 wearing a mask, gloves, and a hoodie before immediately opening fire on employees inside. According to federal investigators, Weaver allegedly shot and killed 35-year-old Breanna Edwards and 42-year-old Brian Switzer within moments of entering the bank.

Authorities say after the deadly shootings, Weaver searched through drawers inside the bank before fleeing the scene.

The murders triggered an intense manhunt involving local police, Kentucky State Police, the FBI, and federal agents. Surveillance footage, social media activity, and vehicle tracking quickly helped investigators identify Weaver as the suspect.

Police say Weaver fled in a silver BMW and was later spotted on Interstate 75, where officers attempted to stop him. Instead of surrendering, investigators say he sped away, reaching speeds of over 130 mph during a reckless chase that stretched for miles.

The pursuit finally ended after Weaver crashed the vehicle and attempted to run on foot, but authorities quickly apprehended him.

A firearm was recovered from the vehicle, and federal prosecutors have charged Weaver with armed bank robbery, firearm-related homicide, and multiple other serious offenses.

The brutal killings have devastated the Berea community. Brian Switzer reportedly leaves behind a wife and three children, while Breanna Edwards is being remembered as a beloved employee whose life was stolen in a senseless act of violence.

Authorities continue investigating what motivated the massacre, but prosecutors say the evidence against Weaver is overwhelming.

What began as a bank robbery quickly became one of Kentucky’s most shocking double murders in recent memory.