18-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Kentucky Bank Robbery

An 18-year-old Kentucky man faces federal charges after authorities say he fatally shot two bank employees during a robbery at a U.S. Bank branch in Berea on Thursday afternoon.

Braelin Weaver entered the bank around 1:57 p.m., wearing a black mask, black gloves, a light-colored hoodie, gray pants and white sneakers, according to an FBI affidavit. He immediately shot and killed a male customer, identified as 42-year-old Brian Switzer of Jessamine County, then fatally shot 35-year-old teller Breanna Edwards of Madison County. Weaver checked several drawers before fleeing on foot, court documents state. Investigators have not disclosed whether any money was taken.

Surveillance video captured a silver BMW leaving the scene, which authorities linked to Weaver through a Facebook account where he had posted the vehicle for sale. Social media images also showed Weaver wearing clothing matching the suspect's description. Around 8 p.m. that evening, Weaver posted a photo of an alien figure holding a large stack of cash, according to the affidavit.

Federal, state and local law enforcement located Weaver's vehicle on Interstate 75 near Somerset later Thursday. He led officers on a...