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Sailor charged with murder in USS John F. Kennedy shooting
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Summary: 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 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USS John F. Kennedy
WHY: The charges stem from the alleged shooting death of Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell on June 6.
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