EPT- [16:50 PST] FBI Press Conference
- Suspect #2 (white hat) on the loose, full door-to-door manhunt in Watertown, Mass., residents are advised to stay in and lock up.
- Suspect #1 (black hat) shot dead hours ago in chase
TIMELINE OF EVENTS (latest to oldest)
POLICE CHASE FOLLOW AFTER MIT INCIDENT
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22212946
A huge police operation started after an officer was shot dead on a university campus.
One suspect was killed during a car-chase and shoot-out in Watertown, six miles (10km) from Boston.
One suspect was killed during a car-chase and shoot-out in Watertown, six miles (10km) from Boston.
MIT CAMPUS POLICE KILLED, EXPLOSIONS REPORTED
boston.cbslocal.com/2013/04/18/shooting-reported-on-mit-campus/
An MIT Police officer has died after he was shot near the Stata Center on campus Thursday night. A pursuit and shootout in Watertown early Friday morning may be connected to the shooting.
FBI RELEASE IMAGES OF SUSPECTS
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/special-fbi-team-helps-id-boston-marathon-bomb/story?id=18986177
The FBI today released images of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing the bureau still considers to be "armed and extremely dangerous."
At a press conference, FBI special agent in charge Richard DesLauriers referred to the two men as Suspect 1 and Suspect 2 and said Suspect 2 was spotted dropping a bag before a bomb exploded at the second bomb site. The two men appear to be "associated," DesLauriers said.
At a press conference, FBI special agent in charge Richard DesLauriers referred to the two men as Suspect 1 and Suspect 2 and said Suspect 2 was spotted dropping a bag before a bomb exploded at the second bomb site. The two men appear to be "associated," DesLauriers said.
BOMBINGS IN BOSTON MARATHON
http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/metro/Explosions-reported-near-Boston-Marathon-finish-line/-/11971628/19757044/-/ktnc1wz/-/index.html
Crews were sent to 617 Boylston St. at about 2:30 p.m. Witnesses said several victims lost limbs, and the area was being evacuated. Many of the injured appeared to be spectators who gathered for the 117th running of the race.
NewsCenter 5's Sean Kelly said the blasts happened across the street from the Lenox Hotel. The victims were being taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. NewsCenter 5 and WCVB.com will have more information when it becomes available. Three are confirmed dead.
NewsCenter 5's Sean Kelly said the blasts happened across the street from the Lenox Hotel. The victims were being taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. NewsCenter 5 and WCVB.com will have more information when it becomes available. Three are confirmed dead.
Our prayers to the victims and their families in this terrible tragedy.
