On April 30, 2026, a fatal bank shooting and armed robbery happened at a U.S. Bank branch on Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky.
What happened
• A male suspect wearing a gray hoodie and a mask entered the bank.
• He shot and killed two bank employees: Breanna Bryant Edwards, 35, and Brian Switzer, 42.
• The suspect fled on foot after the robbery.
Manhunt & Arrest
• He escaped in a silver BMW with Alabama plates.
• Police chased him at high speed; the car crashed, and he ran away on foot.
• The suspect, 18-year-old Brailen Weaver, was arrested early on May 1 in Fayette County.
• He faces federal charges including armed robbery and murder.
• After the crime, he posted online: “I pledge allegiance to the bag.”
U.S. Attorney’s Office (Eastern KY) – Charging Document: https://lexingtonky.news/2026/05/01/subject-arrested-and-federally-charged-for-deadly-berea-bank-robbery/
• AP News – Arrest & Motive Details: https://apnews.com/article/berea-kentucky-bank-robbery-bf13b9d339ceef55ffd4b21ab2bb3f8e
• FBI Affidavit (via WPLG) – Chase & Social Media: https://www.local10.com/news/national/2026/05/01/kentucky-man-charged-in-deadly-bank-robbery-after-high-speed-chase/
• Kentucky State Police – Initial Report: https://wtop.com/national/2026/04/2-bank-employees-fatally-shot-in-a-bank-robbery-in-kentucky/
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