{"id":15591,"date":"2026-11-05T15:17:16","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T15:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/?p=15591"},"modified":"2026-11-05T15:17:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T15:17:16","slug":"armed-teens-target-man-working-on-his-pickup-they-dont-know-hes-a-marine-corps-veteran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/armed-teens-target-man-working-on-his-pickup-they-dont-know-hes-a-marine-corps-veteran\/","title":{"rendered":"Armed Teens Target Man Working on His Pickup\u2014They Don\u2019t Know He\u2019s a Marine Corps Veteran"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Routine Afternoon Took an Unexpected Turn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At first, something about their behavior made him uneasy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI had a gut feeling when they started putting their hoods on and stuff,\u201d Borda told WJLA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a matter of seconds, an ordinary afternoon had turned into a potentially life-threatening situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marine Training Helped Him React<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Borda had spent years in the United States Marine Corps, and his military experience became important during the confrontation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the armed teenager appeared distracted, Borda saw an opportunity to respond. He lunged toward the suspect, and a physical struggle followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The encounter was captured on camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the confrontation continued near the pickup truck, Borda\u2019s brother rushed in to help. During the struggle, a gunshot was fired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bullet struck the bed of Borda\u2019s truck. Fortunately, neither brother was hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two men managed to restrain the suspects until officers from the Prince George\u2019s County Police Department arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the account, all four teenagers were taken into custody. One reportedly sustained minor injuries and received medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Borda Reflected on His Military Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the incident, Borda spoke about how his Marine Corps training influenced his reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOnce a Marine, always a Marine,\u201d he told Fox 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also explained that his training seemed to take over in the critical moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt took me just one split second. We went to training for the Marines and that came out right at the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His comments offered a glimpse into how his military experience shaped his response under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the incident also highlights how quickly an armed confrontation can become dangerous. Even someone with extensive training cannot predict every outcome in a situation involving a firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Damage to His Truck Was a Costly Reminder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although the brothers escaped without being shot, the incident left visible damage behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bullet hole in Borda\u2019s pickup truck was estimated to cost approximately $2,000 to repair. According to the account, his insurance would not cover the expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, the financial loss was far less important than what could have happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Borda was especially relieved that his children and his beloved dog, Sky, were not in the vehicle that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sky usually rides in the truck\u2019s back seat, but neither the children nor the dog was present during the confrontation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That detail made the outcome feel even more fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Frightening Encounter With a Reminder About Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Borda later reflected on the incident and the consequences of threatening another person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey knew what they were doing, so they have to pay for the consequences,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The encounter has drawn attention because it involved an armed robbery attempt, a veteran\u2019s split-second response, and a gunshot that could have ended very differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The available account describes the confrontation and the suspects being taken into custody. However, it does not establish the eventual legal outcome, so no conclusions should be drawn about charges, convictions, or sentencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Borda and his family, the most important outcome was that everyone walked away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His truck could be repaired. The damage could be addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What mattered most was that he, his brother, his children, and Sky were safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident serves as a reminder that threats involving firearms can escalate in an instant. Personal safety should always come first, and confronting an armed person can carry serious risks, regardless of someone\u2019s training or experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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