# 18-year-old charged in deadly Berea bank shooting  
**Published:** 2026-05-04T12:30:01.000Z  
**Source:** [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-05-04/teenage-suspect-in-deadly-berea-bank-shooting-to-appear-in-federal-court)  
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BEREA, Ky. — An 18-year-old suspect accused of killing two employees at a U.S. Bank in Berea is scheduled to appear in federal court following his capture after a multi-agency, multi-county manhunt, according to [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-05-04/teenage-suspect-in-deadly-berea-bank-shooting-to-appear-in-federal-court).

Investigators identified Braylen Weaver as the suspect in the shooting that claimed the lives of two bank employees. The incident sparked an intensive search operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies across several counties in the region.

Federal charges have been filed in connection with the case, making it a matter for federal courts rather than state proceedings. The nature of the charges and the specifics of the incident remain under investigation.

Berea, home to Berea College, is located in Madison County in eastern Kentucky, approximately 40 miles south of Lexington. Bank shootings remain relatively rare in the region, and the incident has drawn significant attention from law enforcement.

The federal court appearance represents a significant step in the legal proceedings. Additional details regarding the charges, evidence, and circumstances surrounding the shooting are expected to emerge during the court process.

## Sources

- [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-05-04/teenage-suspect-in-deadly-berea-bank-shooting-to-appear-in-federal-court)

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