SPENCER, Mass. — Residents are being asked to avoid the area around Route 9 in Spencer as police respond to a person barricaded inside one of the businesses.
Route 9 near the Big Y plaza in Spencer was shut down as police and other crews responded.
Massachusetts State Police are assisting with the situation.
“State and Local Police continue their work to achieve a peaceful resolution of the situation. Members of the public should avoid the area,” a Massachusetts State Police spokesperson told Boston 25 News.
Several police cruisers could be seen populating the usually busy stretch of roadway and the parking lot.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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