Chain on Denver area man’s neck saves him from bullet
May 30, 2024, 5:20 PM | Updated: 10:22 pm
Commerce City Police said that a man survived a shooting at close range thanks to the chain necklace that he was wearing. The necklace stopped the bullet and left him with only a puncture wound.
Commerce City Police released a photo of the necklace on their Facebook page.
According to Police, the shooting happened after an argument and a 0.22 caliber bullet was fired at the man’s neck. The bullet hit the man’s silver necklace and got lodged into the chain, leaving the man with only a puncture wound. Police said the chain is likely the only reason he is still alive.
The suspect who allegedly fired the shot was arrested at the scene for attempted homicide charges.
See the Commerce City Police facebook page and pic here
Read more about the shooting here.
