A man was killed and a police officer injured in an officer-involved shooting in Spencer on the evening of February 3, 2026, authorities confirmed.
According to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr., the incident began shortly after 5:00 p.m. when Spencer Police Department officers responded to a 911 call at 20 Main Street. Upon arrival, officers found an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency personnel provided immediate aid and transported the victim to UMass Medical Center for treatment. The condition of this initial victim has not been released.
Twelve minutes later, officers spotted a person matching the suspect’s description near the Big Y Plaza on West Main Street. The suspect, later identified as 35-year-old Patrick Madison, reportedly brandished a firearm, prompting officers to fire. Madison fled into a nearby Family Dollar, where officers quickly evacuated the store and surrounding businesses.
Authorities called in additional resources, including the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (CEMLEC) negotiator and SWAT units, State Police K-9 and Drone Units, and the State Police Air Wing. CEMLEC SWAT officers entered the store and located Madison in a closed bathroom. During a subsequent exchange of gunfire, Madison was killed, and a Millbury police officer sustained injuries. The officer was hospitalized and is reported to be in stable condition.
The Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office are leading the ongoing investigation, assisted by the State Police Crime Scene Services, Ballistics Section, and Spencer Police Department.
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