What began as an ordinary afternoon working on a pickup truck outside his Maryland home quickly became a frightening encounter. But the four teenagers who approached Marine Corps veteran Jheyco Borda may not have expected him to fight back.
A Routine Afternoon Took an Unexpected Turn
In June 2026, Marine Corps veteran Jheyco Borda was working on his pickup truck outside his home in Oxon Hill, Maryland, when four teenagers approached him.
At first, something about their behavior made him uneasy.
“I had a gut feeling when they started putting their hoods on and stuff,” Borda told WJLA.
According to reports, the group surrounded him and demanded his keys and cellphone. The situation became even more serious when one of the teenagers allegedly produced a handgun and pointed it at Borda’s head.
In a matter of seconds, an ordinary afternoon had turned into a potentially life-threatening situation.
Marine Training Helped Him React
Borda had spent years in the United States Marine Corps, and his military experience became important during the confrontation.
When the armed teenager appeared distracted, Borda saw an opportunity to respond. He lunged toward the suspect, and a physical struggle followed.
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