Sailor charged with murder in USS John F. Kennedy shooting
By The BriefBrief
A sailor assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy faces charges including murder and manslaughter after a shooting death aboard the ship on June 6. Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Jayjrion L. Rodriguez allegedly shot Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell, was placed in pre-trial confinement, then charged on July 29; the investigation remains ongoing.
WHO:Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Jayjrion L. Rodriguez
WHAT:Charged with murder and manslaughter in connection with the June 6 shooting death of another sailor aboard USS John F. Kennedy
WHEN:Jul 29, 2026
WHERE:USS John F. Kennedy
WHY:The charges stem from the alleged shooting death of Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell on June 6.
