Denver man to undergo extensive surgery after violent attempted carjacking [Video]

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver man somehow survived after he says someone shot him in the face and tried to steal his truck.

Denver police told FOX31 their preliminary investigation shows he suffered a blunt force strike to the face during the attempted carjacking, causing serious injuries.

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It was a typical ride home from work for Jesus Ontiveros on the night of June 16.

“I was driving down Colfax towards Aurora,” said Ontiveros.

He had no idea as he was texting his wife while stopped at the red light near Colfax and Ulster his life would change.

“I never thought this area would get so violent,” said Ontiveros. “When I did see the gun on the suspect I saw a gun in his hand that’s when I said ‘I’m in deep trouble.’”

That’s the moment he said two men ran down on his truck …