September 12, 2026

Alleged Berea bank shooter indicted on federal charges

(WKYT) – The teen arrested in connection with last month’s deadly Berea bank shooting has been indicted, according to a release from the U.S. Attorneys Office.

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A federal grand jury indicted Brailen Weaver this afternoon on one count of attempted armed bank robbery and two counts of causing death with a firearm in the course of a crime of violence.

 

The grand jury also returned special findings that make Weaver eligible for the death penalty if he is convicted.