The Boston Globe is reporting a Boston Marathon bombing suspect is in custody. Another man reportedly remains on the loose.
The dramatic moment a suspect was arrested at gunpoint by police in Watertown after reports of a gun battle and explosions
“One Marathon bombing suspect has been caught, and another is on the loose in Watertown after a firefight with police, officials said”, the Boston Globe has tweeted.
The Globe has sourced the information to an official with knowledge of the investigation.
“Another remains on the loose in Watertown after a firefight with police. Authorities have established a 20-block perimeter as they search for him,” the Globe said in a report online.
The dramatic development came as chaos again descended upon the Boston area, just days after the marathon bomb which killed three people.
Top US college, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, warned students a gunman was on campus, after an MIT police officer shot and killed.
There were then reports indicating more shots had been fired and explosions had been witnessed as police were led into a chase into nearby Watertown, reportedly following a car-jacking.
The explosions and gunfire were heard in the Watertown district north of the university. “There were blasts, it could have been grenades,” local resident Adam Brown told AFP.
This was the hurried scene at Watertown – a suburb of Boston after a campus police officer was gunned down at MIT
It is not clear if the two incidents are linked or how they are linked to the Boston Marathon bombing.
The MIT is just across the river from Boston and the site of the marathon bombing.
One resident told of ‘constant gunfire’ between police and two men.
Earlier, Cambridge police said the officer was responding to a report of a disturbance in the area when he was shot and suffered ‘multiple wounds’.
He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.
In a statement, Cambridge police said the officer was responding to a report of a disturbance.
“According to authorities, the officer was found evidencing multiple gunshot wounds,” the statement said.
“He was transported to the hospital and pronounced deceased.
“Authorities launched an immediate investigation into the circumstances of the shooting.
“There are no other victims. No arrests have been made.”
It comes after two bombs at the city’s marathon killed three people and injured 180 on Monday.
Police are still looking for the gunman and the campus is on lockdown.
The incident is not believed to be connected to the Boston Marathon bombings, with early indications suggesting it may be a robbery gone wrong.
At 10:48pm local time, the university’s emergency information website sent a message to students.
“Gunshots were reported near Building 32 (Stata) which is currently surrounded by responding agencies,” the warning read.
“The area is cordoned off. Please stay clear of area until further notice. Unknown if injuries have occurred.
“Although the situation is considered active and extremely dangerous, an investigation is underway. Updates will be provided at this site when more information becomes available.”
A later update added: “Injuries have been reported. The situation is still very active and we ask everyone to stay inside.”
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