On July 21, 2026, local law enforcement launched an investigation into a brazen attempted armed robbery that unfolded just before noon at Handy Side Loans and Pawn Shop on Handyside Street. According to early accounts shared with local outlet News Five, two gunmen stormed the small secondhand lending business with the intent to rob it, and during the chaotic encounter, the son of the shop’s owner was struck by gunfire.
Emergency responders transported the injured victim to a local medical facility for treatment. Early medical updates confirm that while the man was wounded, his injuries are not considered life-threatening, a small relief for both the victim’s family and the local community.
In the hours immediately following the incident, visible evidence of the attack remained at the scene: dark blood stains were still noticeable on the concrete sidewalk directly outside the storefront, marking where the violence unfolded. As of Monday afternoon, police have not released any additional details about the incident, including descriptions of the suspects, possible motives for the robbery, or whether any suspects have been taken into custody.
News Five has committed to continuing its coverage of this developing story, and will provide the public with updated information as soon as it is made available by law enforcement officials.