Video shows Marine fighting off group of would-be carjackers; 2 teens arrested

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (WJLA) - A group of teenagers got more than they bargained for when they attempted to carjack a Maryland Marine veteran at gunpoint.

The man and his family were able to turn things around until the police arrived.

Jheyco Borda’s home surveillance video captured the entire ordeal when he says four teens approached him by his truck Wednesday evening.

“I had a gut feeling when they started putting their hoods on and stuff. I called my brother, told them like, come outside and just help me out,” Borda said. “Then one of the guys pulled out a gun, put it on my head, told me to give him the keys.”

According to Borda, he was able to take control of the gun when the teen tried to take his phone and looked down for the passcode.

“I took control of the gun and just pulled it towards me,” Borda said.

Borda’s brother ran out to help, and he says that’s when one of the teens shot the gun.

Borda said the bullet hit the truck before he and his brother were able to grab hold of two of the teens, with their father also coming out of the house to help.

“At the moment I was fearful for my life, the next thought that I had was, if they took the truck, how was I going to go to work?” Borda said.

The brothers kept hold of the teens until police arrived. One of the suspects was treated for minor injuries.

Borda says he’s glad things didn’t end up worse.

“They knew what they were doing, so they have to pay for the consequences,” Borda said. “But they can push through; I really hope the best for them.”

Police say the attempted carjacking remains an open investigation and that they are consulting with the attorney’s office on charges.