Sailor Charged with Murder in Shooting Aboard USS John F. Kennedy
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Jayjrion L. Rodriguez was charged with murder and manslaughter for the June 6, 2026, shooting death of Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell aboard the USS John F. Kennedy while both served as in-port security. Rodriguez allegedly shot Braswell in the head with a service pistol. He was detained, released, and formally charged on July 29, also facing assault and reckless endangerment counts for prior incidents. The Navy investigation continues; the carrier completed sea trials and is on track for 2027 delivery.
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Sailor Charged with Murder in Shooting Death Aboard USS John F. Kennedy
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Jayjrion L. Rodriguez, a sailor assigned to the USS John F. Kennedy, has been charged with murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell on June 6, 2026. The incident occurred while both were serving as part of the ship's in-port security forces. Rodriguez allegedly pointed his service pistol at Braswell's head and shot him. He was placed in pre-trial confinement, released on June 11, and formally charged on July 29. In addition to murder, Rodriguez faces charges of simple assault and reckless endangerment for unlawfully pointing his loaded pistol at other individuals in February and May. The Navy investigation is ongoing. The USS John F. Kennedy has since completed acceptance sea trials, on track for delivery in 2027.
Sailor charged with murder in shooting death aboard USS John F. Kennedy
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Jayjrion L. Rodriguez, a sailor assigned to the USS John F. Kennedy, has been charged with murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell on June 6, 2026. The incident occurred while both were serving as part of the ship's in-port security forces. Rodriguez allegedly pointed his service pistol at Braswell's head and shot him. He was placed in pre-trial confinement, released on June 11, and formally charged on July 29. In addition to murder, Rodriguez faces charges of simple assault and reckless endangerment for unlawfully pointing his loaded pistol at others in February and May. The investigation is ongoing. The Kennedy, a Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, later completed acceptance sea trials despite delays, with delivery scheduled for 2027.
Sailor Charged with Murder in Shooting Death Aboard USS John F. Kennedy
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Jayjrion L. Rodriguez, a sailor assigned to the USS John F. Kennedy, has been charged with murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell on June 6, 2026. The incident occurred while both were serving as part of the ship's in-port security forces. Rodriguez allegedly pointed his service pistol at Braswell's head and shot him. He was placed in pre-trial confinement, released on June 11, and formally charged on July 29. In addition to murder, Rodriguez faces charges of simple assault and reckless endangerment for unlawfully pointing his loaded pistol at others in February and May. The Navy investigation is ongoing. The USS John F. Kennedy has since completed acceptance sea trials, on track for delivery in 2027.
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Sailor charged with murder in shooting death aboard USS John F. Kennedy
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Jayjrion L. Rodriguez, a sailor assigned to the USS John F. Kennedy, has been charged with murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell on June 6, 2026. The incident occurred while both were serving as part of the ship's in-port security forces. Rodriguez allegedly pointed his service pistol at Braswell's head and shot him. He was placed in pre-trial confinement, released on June 11, and formally charged on July 29. In addition to murder, Rodriguez faces charges of simple assault and reckless endangerment for unlawfully pointing his loaded pistol at others in February and May. The Navy's investigation is ongoing. The USS John F. Kennedy, a Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, has since completed acceptance sea trials despite delays.
Sailor Charged with Murder in Shooting Death Aboard USS John F. Kennedy
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Jayjrion L. Rodriguez, a sailor assigned to the USS John F. Kennedy, has been charged with murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell on June 6, 2026. The incident occurred while both were serving as part of the ship's in-port security forces. Rodriguez allegedly pointed his service pistol at Braswell's head and shot him. He was placed in pre-trial confinement, released on June 11, and formally charged on July 29. In addition to murder, Rodriguez faces charges of simple assault and reckless endangerment for unlawfully pointing his loaded pistol at other individuals on three separate occasions in February and May. The Navy investigation is ongoing. The USS John F. Kennedy has since completed acceptance sea trials, on track for delivery in 2027.
Sailor Charged with Murder in Shooting Death Aboard USS John F. Kennedy
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Jayjrion L. Rodriguez, a sailor assigned to the USS John F. Kennedy, has been charged with murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell on June 6, 2026. The incident occurred while both were serving as part of the ship's in-port security forces. Rodriguez allegedly pointed his service pistol at Braswell's head and shot him. He was placed in pre-trial confinement, released on June 11, and formally charged on July 29. In addition to murder, Rodriguez faces charges of simple assault and reckless endangerment for unlawfully pointing his loaded pistol at other individuals on three separate occasions in February and May. The Navy investigation is ongoing. The USS John F. Kennedy has since completed acceptance sea trials, on track for delivery in 2027.