A thick metal necklace stopped a bullet and saved a man's life during a shooting incident in Colorado, police said.

The incident happened last week in Commerce City, a suburb north of Denver.

Police said a bullet fired at a man's neck was blocked by a thick metal chain he was wearing.  

The shooting happened during an argument. The victim, whose identity was not disclosed, suffered only a minor puncture wound.

The shooter was arrested and is to be arraigned on attempted homicide charges later on Monday. 

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