The Commerce City Police department, based in Colorado, United States, have called one of its latest cases “just incredible.”

A silver necklace saved a man’s life, when a bullet aimed at him got lodged in it.

“We’d say he really dodged a bullet– but in reality, he lodged a bullet. This silver chain- approximately ten millimetres in width- is likely the only reason the victim of a shooting we responded to yesterday is still alive,” the police department said in a Facebook post.

The .22 calibre bullet was fired during an argument.

“It would have ended up in the victim’s neck had it not instead become lodged in the chain he was wearing. As a result he suffered only a puncture wound. The suspect was arrested at the scene and is facing attempted homicide charges,” the police said.

The department said it was unaware of the specific metal used in the creation of the necklace.

“But it’s likely not pure silver. We looked it up and silver is soft. So, maybe think twice before you knock a knockoff.”