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Marine Veteran Wrestles Gun From Teen During Daylight Attempted Carjacking

Police have arrested two teens and are consulting the State’s Attorney as investigators review widely shared surveillance video to determine other suspects’ involvement.

Overview

  • Surveillance footage shows Jheyco Borda, a former Marine, fighting with several hooded teens on Leyte Drive before he seized a handgun and a shot fired into the bed of his truck struck no one on Wednesday afternoon.
  • Borda and his brother restrained suspects on scene until officers arrived, and Borda was treated for minor cuts from the struggle.
  • Prince George’s County Police have confirmed two male teens are in custody and say the probe is active as they examine whether additional youths were involved.
  • The video posted to Borda’s Facebook page has circulated widely and is the central piece of evidence that investigators and the public are reviewing.
  • Borda credits Marine close‑combat training for his response, says repair of the bullet hole will cost about $2,000 that his insurer declined to cover, and police have asked the public to submit any information as charging decisions are finalized.