According to police reports, a shooting involving a Ludlow police officer occurred early Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, in the Windsor County town of Ludlow. The incident took place around 6:15 a.m. at the Fox Run Inn on Main Street, where a man was shot and subsequently transported to a hospital. The severity of his injuries has not been disclosed, and no law enforcement personnel were harmed during the event.
The Vermont State Police are currently conducting an investigation, which involves multiple units, including the Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, and Crime Scene Search Team. According to police, the circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear. The name of the officer involved will be withheld for at least 24 hours as part of standard protocol.
Once the investigation concludes, the case will be forwarded to the Vermont Attorney General’s Office and the county state’s attorney for an independent assessment of the use of force. Police are urging anyone with relevant information to contact the state police barracks in Westminster at 802-722-4600 or submit tips online. No further details are available at this time, but updates will be provided as the inquiry progresses.
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Last modified: January 1, 2026
