Boston police take to Twitter after gun battle leaves one suspected Marathon bomber dead and one on the run
The Boston police department has again taken to Twitter to provide realtime updates to the public and issue pleas for information after a gun battle with the suspected bombers of the Boston Marathon.The police force had been issuing pleas via the social network since the bombing on Monday and uploaded CCTV footage to YouTube of the suspects on Thursday. The Boston police department updated its Twitter feed on Friday to alert the media and public to the escalating incident in Boston suburb, Watertown.
Hunt: The suspected bomber police are searching for
There is an active incident ongoing in Watertown. Residents in that area are advised to remain in their homes. More details when available.
— Boston Police Dept. (@Boston_Police) April 19, 2013#MediaAdvisory - Media staging to be held at 550 Arsenal Street in Watertown (Target parking lot). Media should set up @ that location.
— Boston Police Dept. (@Boston_Police) April 19, 2013An MIT campus policeman was shot dead just hours earlier in an incident understood to be connected to the suspected bombers. The official Twitter account of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) kept the public informed.#CommunityAlert: Residents of Watertown asked to stay indoors. Do not answer door unless instructed by a police officer.
— Boston Police Dept. (@Boston_Police) April 19, 2013There is a report of an active shooter in the vicinity of Bldg. 32 (Stata). Please stay clear of the area. emergency.mit.edu
— MIT (@MITnews) April 19, 2013Police are sweeping the campus in relation to the shooting at Building 32/76 (Stata/Koch), continue to stay indoors until further notice.
— MIT (@MITnews) April 19, 2013A statement released shortly afterwards by MIT said: "MIT is heartbroken by the news that an MIT Police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty on Thursday night on campus, near Building 32 (the Stata Center). Our thoughts are now with the family."Watertown resident Andrew Kitzenberg was close to the gun battle a short time later between units of armed police and the Boston Marathon bomb suspects.MIT Police have determined that the suspect in this evening’s shooting is no longer on campus. It is now safe to resume normal activities.
— MIT (@MITnews) April 19, 2013Ongoing search on laurel st #mitshooting #mit #boston twitter.com/AKitz/status/3…
— Andrew Kitzenberg (@AKitz) April 19, 2013The Boston police department confirmed the death of one of the suspects and issued further instructions to the public as the situation - happening during the night in Boston - intensified.A dozen officer going into our yard at 62 laurel st. #mitshooting #mit #boston twitter.com/AKitz/status/3…
— Andrew Kitzenberg (@AKitz) April 19, 2013Per Commissioner Davis: One suspect deceased, 2nd suspect (white hat) at large & considered armed & dangerous. twitter.com/Boston_Police/…
— Boston Police Dept. (@Boston_Police) April 19, 2013The Boston Globe, praised for its quick response to the bombings on Monday, was again on hand.#CommunityAlert: Residents of Watertown asked to stay indoors. Do not answer door unless instructed by a police officer.
— Boston Police Dept. (@Boston_Police) April 19, 2013Police at Watertown scene demanding cellphones be turned off b.globe.com/177a4tz
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 19, 2013One Marathon bombing suspect has been caught, and another is on the loose in Watertown after a firefight with police, officials said.
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 19, 2013RT @shelleymurph: Source:One of suspects in Boston Marathon bombing captured in Watertown, second one on the run. #bostonmarathon
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 19, 2013The Boston police department has advised residents to stay indoors as the incident continues.Suspect #1 robbed convenience store tonight.
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 19, 2013#CommunityAlert: Residents of Watertown reminded 2 stay indoors as search for 2nd suspect (see picture) continues. twitter.com/Boston_Police/…
— Boston Police Dept. (@Boston_Police) April 19, 2013