Sailor Charged With Murder of Colleague Aboard USS John F. Kennedy
Summary
A sailor assigned to the future USS John F. Kennedy has been charged with murdering a fellow sailor aboard the ship. The Navy alleges the sailor, Jayjrion Rodriguez, shot Jesse Braswell in the head and also pointed a loaded service pistol at other sailors in earlier incidents.Key Facts
- Jayjrion Rodriguez faces charges including murder, involuntary manslaughter, assault with a loaded firearm, and reckless endangerment.
- The incident occurred on June 6 aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy, which is still being built and tested in Virginia.
- Jesse Braswell died from a gunshot wound to the head, and the Virginia medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.
- Rodriguez allegedly pointed a loaded service pistol at other sailors on three separate occasions before the shooting.
- Rodriguez was held in pretrial confinement but released on June 11 and formally charged on July 29.
- The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is actively investigating the case.
- An Article 32 hearing, similar to a grand jury, is expected soon to review the charges.
- Homicides are rare among active-duty military members, with more focus currently on suicide prevention in the armed forces.
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