‘One In A Billion’ Shot Likely Saved Officer’s Life
- 8 years ago
A shot which has been called “one in a billion” likely saved the life of a sheriff’s deputy who fired it.
A shot which has been called “one in a billion” likely saved the life of a sheriff’s deputy who fired it.
On January 26, off-duty Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy, Jose Marquez, was visiting his girlfriend in Aurora, Colorado, when he was approached by two armed and masked men, reports KMGH.
The Denver Post reports that at least one of the young men pulled out a gun and began shooting; Marquez returned fire.
Despite being hit by several bullets, Marquez managed to release a round which ended up in the barrel of one of his assailant’s guns. According to a letter written by Arapahoe County Deputy District Attorney Rich Orman, the bullet collided “with a cartridge that was in the chamber...”
As a result, the weapon used by the suspect later identified as Jahlil Meshesha became “temporarily inoperable.”
According to KMGH, "Prosecutors investigating the shooting ruled Marquez acted in self-defense and will not be charged."
Meanwhile, Meshesha, who was shot in the leg, has been taken into custody and faces eight charges including attempted murder.
The second assailant has not yet been identified.
Marquez sustained injuries to his abdomen, shoulder, and ribs, and continues to recover.
A shot which has been called “one in a billion” likely saved the life of a sheriff’s deputy who fired it.
On January 26, off-duty Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy, Jose Marquez, was visiting his girlfriend in Aurora, Colorado, when he was approached by two armed and masked men, reports KMGH.
The Denver Post reports that at least one of the young men pulled out a gun and began shooting; Marquez returned fire.
Despite being hit by several bullets, Marquez managed to release a round which ended up in the barrel of one of his assailant’s guns. According to a letter written by Arapahoe County Deputy District Attorney Rich Orman, the bullet collided “with a cartridge that was in the chamber...”
As a result, the weapon used by the suspect later identified as Jahlil Meshesha became “temporarily inoperable.”
According to KMGH, "Prosecutors investigating the shooting ruled Marquez acted in self-defense and will not be charged."
Meanwhile, Meshesha, who was shot in the leg, has been taken into custody and faces eight charges including attempted murder.
The second assailant has not yet been identified.
Marquez sustained injuries to his abdomen, shoulder, and ribs, and continues to recover.