James Shelton

Death by Force

On September 19, 2019, 38-year-old James Shelton, a sailor assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush, was found deceased in his vehicle in Norfolk, Virginia, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. His death was one of three suicides among crew members of the same aircraft carrier within a short period, highlighting concerns about mental health within the Navy.

Shelton's wife, Jennifer, revealed that he had been battling depression but was hesitant to seek treatment due to fears of job ...Read More

KIFI: Navy: 3 sailors assigned to USS George H. W. Bush died by suicide