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Watch: How An iPhone Just Saved This Man’s Life Might Make You Want To Own One
A man in England survived a gunshot wound at close range thanks to his iPhone.
Ryan Duggan, 19, was found guilty last week of attempted murder for a shooting that took place in October 2014 in Cheshire County, England.
The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. when the victim, Daniel Kennedy, 25, came home to discover the water had been turned off in his apartment. He noticed a group of people lingering outside and suspected they had something to do with it.
He went to talk to them and an argument ensued. Duggan took off running and Kennedy chased him down a footpath.
Duggan suddenly turned, pulled out a sawed-off shotgun, and fired it into Kennedy’s chest at short range.
Ryan Duggan, Image Credit: Cheshire Police
The force of the blast knocked Kennedy off his feet and caused serious injury to his abdomen area. Duggan took off running, while Kennedy was able to get up and make it back towards his apartment. He was taken to an area hospital and treated for his injuries.
The police conducted a detailed investigation of the crime scene and discovered Kennedy’s mangled iPhone.
Detective Gary McIntyre, who led the investigation, said in a press release, “Fortunately, the victim’s mobile phone took the brunt of the shot and, as a result of this, he survived. This is remarkable – had that phone not been in his pocket at that time he would undoubtedly have died.”
The crime scene investigation also netted the shotgun Duggan used and two other mobile phones which were linked to the shooter and led to his arrest last November.
Kennedy, who is the father of two children, has made good progress on the road to recovery from his injuries; and iPhone owners have discovered yet another application for the versatile mobile device.
h/t: Fox News
This post originally appeared on Western Journalism – Equipping You With The Truth
Source: http://www.westernjournalism.com/watch-how-an-iphone-just-saved-this-mans-life-might-make-you-want-to-own-one/
