Officer reportedly struck amid shooting and standoff at Family Dollar in Spencer, Massachusetts

A police officer was reportedly struck during an ongoing shooting and standoff at a Family Dollar store in Spencer, Massachusetts, according to police scanner traffic and local reporting.

The incident unfolded around 7:40 p.m. at the Big Y Plaza, where officers responded to reports of gunfire. Authorities later confirmed that a stretch of Route 9 has been closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic as the situation continues.

Police have not confirmed whether there are additional victims. Residents are urged to avoid the area as the investigation and response remain active and ongoing.