A Marine Corps veteran in Maryland is being credited with helping stop an attempted armed carjacking after surveillance video showed him fighting back against four hooded teenagers who allegedly targeted him while he was working on his truck, as reported by The New York Post.

The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday in Oxon Hill, Maryland, roughly 10 miles outside Washington, D.C. The confrontation was captured on surveillance footage later shared online by the victim, Jheyco Borda.

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According to the video, Borda was standing near the bed of his truck when four teenagers approached him. The group quickly surrounded him, and one suspect, described as wearing a red, white, and blue sweatshirt, allegedly pulled out a handgun and demanded Borda’s truck keys and cellphone.

What appeared to be a routine criminal encounter quickly turned into a struggle when Borda seized what he later described as a split-second opportunity to act.

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Surveillance footage shows Borda grabbing the armed suspect and wrestling for control of the weapon. As the confrontation intensified, two of the suspects fled down the street while another remained near the truck.

The situation changed further when Borda’s brother ran from a nearby home to assist.

During the struggle, a gunshot was fired. No injuries were reported.

Working together, the brothers managed to gain control of the situation. Borda continued grappling with the armed suspect while his brother pursued another member of the group. Within moments, the pair had subdued the suspects and held them until officers with the Prince George’s County Police Department arrived on the scene.

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Authorities ultimately took all four suspects into custody.

After the incident, Borda credited his military background for helping him remain calm and react decisively under pressure.

“Once a Marine, always a Marine,” Borda told Fox 5.

“It took me just one split second. We went to training for the Marines, and that came out right at the moment.”

The veteran said he was thankful the situation did not end more tragically. He noted that several loved ones who are frequently around the truck were not present during the attempted carjacking.

According to Borda, his children were not in the vehicle, nor was his dog Sky, who often rides in the truck. He also expressed relief that no members of his family were injured during the confrontation.

Although no one was hurt, the truck sustained damage during the struggle. Borda said the round fired during the altercation passed through the bed of the vehicle, leaving behind damage he estimates will cost approximately $2,000 to repair.

He added that his insurance provider will not cover the repairs.

Following the arrests, Borda said accountability should extend beyond those directly involved in the attempted robbery.

He told Fox 5 that both the teenagers and their parents should be held responsible for what occurred.

Alongside the surveillance footage posted to social media, Borda also issued a warning to others in the community.

“Be careful and be aware of your surroundings,” he wrote.

The incident comes amid ongoing concerns about violent vehicle thefts and armed robberies in communities surrounding the Washington metropolitan area. In this case, however, police say the suspects encountered a Marine veteran who relied on his training, instincts, and assistance from his brother to prevent the alleged carjacking from succeeding.

Prince George’s County police have not publicly released the identities of the four suspects.

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