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Man's Necklace Blocks .22 Caliber Bullet, Saves Life in Colorado Shooting

Jun 2, 2024, 08:30 PM

A man in Commerce City, Colorado, survived a potentially fatal shooting after a .22 caliber bullet lodged in his silver chain necklace. The incident occurred during an argument that escalated into gunfire. According to the Commerce City Police Department, the sturdy necklace blocked the bullet, preventing it from piercing the man's neck and likely saving his life. The police described the event as 'just incredible.'