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Police respond to reports of shots fired at Family Dollar in Spencer

Heard on: Worcester MA Law Dispatch Group Calls

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Received. They did request your assistance checking Route Nine westbound for the suspect.

2/3/2026 02:30 PM

Weapons

Fair Shopping Ctr, 62 W Main St, Spencer, MA 01562

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Bus passenger refuses to get off in Spencer

Disorderly Conduct

2/17/2026 06:06 AM

W Main St, Spencer, MA 01562

As discussed during the dispatch call, a passenger reportedly refused to get off a WRTA bus traveling in Spencer between Cumberland Farms and Big Y. Authorities were notified and responded to address the disturbance.

Elderly woman falls and bleeds after head injury at diner

Medical Emergency

2/13/2026 01:13 PM

Meadow Rd, Spencer, MA 01562

As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance is requested near Meadow Road at a local diner for an elderly woman who has fallen and struck her head. She appears to be bleeding but is conscious and alert.

Minor crash on Route 120 off Route 9

Traffic

2/11/2026 11:46 AM

MA-9, Spencer, MA 01562

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a minor traffic collision near Route 120 and Route 9 in Spencer, Massachusetts. The involved vehicles were directed off Route 9 to exchange information. No injuries were reported at the time.

60-year-old man reported sick at One Leon Drive

Medical Emergency

2/13/2026 09:47 AM

Leon Dr, Spencer, MA 01562

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical personnel responded to a report of a sick 60-year-old male near Leon Drive. The ambulance and rescue squad attended to the person and cleared after providing service. The incident may involve a potential medical issue but details are limited.

Ambulance called for psychological emergency near Bixby Rd

Medical Emergency

2/11/2026 10:56 AM

Bixby Rd, Spencer, MA 01562

As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was requested for a psychological emergency at an apartment near Bixby Road where police were present. Fire units were later advised to disregard the call. The incident may involve a psychological emergency.

AI Summary

Weapons reported near Fair Shopping Ctr, 62 W Main St, Spencer, MA 01562 on Feb 3, 2026, 2:30 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Spencer were advised of a suspect wearing a brown jacket on foot, later reported inside the Family Dollar. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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Police respond to reports of shots fired at Family Dollar in Spencer

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Recent Weapons Incidents in Spencer, MA

Bus passenger refuses to get off in Spencer

Elderly woman falls and bleeds after head injury at diner

Minor crash on Route 120 off Route 9

60-year-old man reported sick at One Leon Drive

Ambulance called for psychological emergency near Bixby Rd

Large police presence at Spencer shopping center

At Spencer shopping plaza, no sign of tense scene of night before

Police Shootout in Spencer: Man Identified as Patrick Madison, Officer Injured

Gun battle inside Family Dollar leaves suspect dead

Clash at Spencer Family Dollar: DPW Worker Identified as Shooter in Fatal Incident, Officer Injured

Man shot, killed in Spencer shootout with police recognized – Boston Information, Climate, Sports activities

Bus passenger refuses to get off in Spencer

Elderly woman falls and bleeds after head injury at diner

Minor crash on Route 120 off Route 9

60-year-old man reported sick at One Leon Drive

Ambulance called for psychological emergency near Bixby Rd