NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A sailor on board the future USS John F. Kennedy, which currently sits at Newport News Shipbuilding before its commissioning, was shot and killed on Saturday morning.
Another sailor is being held in pretrial confinement, though no charges have been filed while the investigation continues.
The incident on Saturday resulted in the death of Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jesse Braswell, according to a Navy official. Crews responded to the scene at around 5:16 a.m.
Records show Braswell joined the Navy in 2024 after living in Colorado. He was assigned to the future USS John F. Kennedy in March 2025.
The PCU John F. Kennedy is currently undergoing construction at Newport News Shipbuilding, which is expected to be completed next year.
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