Teenager arrested and charged in connection with murder of two bank employees kentucky, Authorities said the suspect led police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of 130 mph before being arrested.
The suspect has been identified as Brailen Weaver, according to a media release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office and a federal criminal affidavit obtained by PEOPLE and filed with the U.S. Department of Justice. USA Eastern District Court kentucky Friday, May 1st.
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Brailen Weaver: 5 things to know about Kentucky teen’s alleged crime
- weaverThe 18-year-old faces charges of armed bank robbery, use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime and use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime resulting in death, according to the release.
- As described in the federal affidavit, Weaver, who was wearing a mask, entered a Bank of America in Berea at approximately 1:57 pm local time on Thursday, April 30. He was accused of shooting a male bank employee and a female bank teller, later identified as 42-year-old Brian Switzer and 35-year-old Breanna Edwards.
- After the victim’s shooting, Weaver allegedly “checked multiple drawers and then immediately left the bank,” according to the affidavit.
- Weaver fled the location, and officials reported that he later shared a post on social media around 8:00 p.m. that night that included a meme depicting a man wearing an alien mask holding a wad of cash. According to a photo of the meme included in the affidavit, the image was inscribed with the words “I swear allegiance da bag” (a colloquial expression for money).
- Authorities eventually linked Weaver to a silver BMW and identified the vehicle on Interstate 75 that night. Weaver collided with his vehicle and escaped on foot, documents state. He was arrested by authorities around 3:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
As stated in the release, Weaver is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, May 4 at 2 p.m.
