Who is Braylon Weaver? Kentucky teen arrested for killing 2 bank employees: 5 things to know as he left clues on social media

Brailen Weaver: 5 things to know about Kentucky teen’s alleged crime

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. After the victim’s shooting, Weaver allegedly “checked multiple drawers and then immediately left the bank,” according to the affidavit.
4. 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).
5. 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.