Sailor Charged with Murder in Shooting Death Aboard USS John F. Kennedy
Rodriguez faces murder and manslaughter charges after the Navy said he shot Jesse Braswell, who was part of the ship’s in-port security force.
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Sailor charged with murder of colleague aboard USS John F. Kennedy
A sailor aboard the future USS John F. Kennedy has been charged with murder after prosecutors alleged he fatally shot a shipmate, with charge sheets detailing earlier firearm incidents involving other sailors.
Sailor charged with murder, reckless endangerment in death of fellow sailor on future USS John F. Kennedy
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Jayjrion Rodriguez is charged with murder while engaging in an act inherently dangerous to another, involuntary manslaughter, simple assault with a loaded firearm and reckless endangerment.
The incident occurred aboard the aircraft carrier on June 6. Sailors on board the ship were providing security for the vessel at that time, including Petty Officer Jayjrion Rodriguez, who specializes in air traffic management, and Petty Officer Jesse Braswell. For reasons still undisclosed, Rodriguez allegedly shot Braswell. The attacker was detained but released from custody after five days. The Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner rul…
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