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B ombing suspect dies after gun battle.
Boston police say one suspect from this week's marathon bombing is dead and another is on the run after a gun battle in suburban streets.
The FBI released photos this morning showing two men wanted over the deadly bombings: one wearing a black cap at the time of the explosions, and one a white cap.
A university police officer was shot dead hours later on campus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in nearby Cambridge.
As police were responding to the shooting, reports emerged of a carjacking involving two men who fired at police with automatic weapons and detonated explosive devices in the suburb of Watertown.
After hours of speculation, police have confirmed the "black cap" bombing suspect was killed in the confrontation with police.
Suspect two remains at large, with police warning he is armed and dangerous.
Residents in a number of suburbs have been advised to not leave their homes and all public transport services have been suspended.
Follow the developments on our blog. All times AEST
9:08pm:
Boston's police commissioner says authorities have set off a controlled explosion. It is not clear if police have found a suspected explosive device:
Controlled explosion on Vharles St. in Boston by BPD bomb squad.Do not be concerned.
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8:56pm:
A Watertown local has tweeted the dramatic scene from her window an hour ago as armed police evacuated her neighbourhood, near the scene of the stolen car dumped by the bombing suspects:
8:48pm:
AP news is reporting the two Boston bombing suspects are brothers from Chechnya who have lived in the US for at least a year. AP says the surviving bombing suspect is 19-year-old Dzhokhar A Tsarnaev.
8:40pm:
A car has been pulled over on Commonwealth Avenue, with a bomb squad on the scene removing a device from the boot, local media WHDH reports.
8:29pm:
There are unconfirmed reports that police have detained three people in a cab near Watertown.
8:18pm:
Boston police says the manhunt is continuing and warn residents to remain indoors:
: Search for armed suspect continues in Watertown. Residents reminded to remain indoors. All vehicle traffic suspended.
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8:12pm:
The sun is up and police and SWAT are going house to house looking for the remaining suspect and evacuating locals from their homes on the street that the suspects abandoned their stolen car.
8:01pm:
Harvard University is closed due to public safety concerns. Please watch Harvard's Emergency page for updates:
7:53pm:
President Barack Obama has been briefed on the overnight developments in Watertown.
7:45pm:
Another media briefing.
Residents in Watertown, Newton, Waltham, Belmont, Cambridge and the Allston-Brighton neighbourhood in Boston are being asked to stay indoors and stay in their homes.
Vehicle traffic is restricted and businesses in those areas are also being asked to not open until further notice.
Colonel Tim Alden told reporters:
"This situation is grave and we need to protect people here.
"We would appreciate your cooperation."
7:44pm:
As daylight approaches, police are continuing to remind residents not to leave their homes and not go to work today.
7:42pm:
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is suspending all services until further notice at the request of police - buses and subway.
7:34pm:
: Businesses in area of 480 Arsenal St in Watertown closed til furher notice. Employees instructed to remain home.
7:32pm:
MIT's classes cancelled today in wake of tragedy
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7:27pm: Here is video of the earlier media conference where law enforcement officials confirmed one marathon bombing suspect had died after a confrontation with police:
7:20pm:
Beth Israel hospital spokesman says the suspect was brought in under police guard in a "traumatic arrest" state.
He says medical teams worked for more than 15 minutes but were unable to save him.
He was pronounced dead at 1:35am (local time).
They say they have no information on his identity.
7:10pm:
While officials are urging residents to remain inside and call 911 if they see the suspect, there are also reports of some unexploded devices on the streets of Watertown following the earlier pursuit.
Police bomb squad officers were called in to inspect one suspect vehicle:
6:39pm:
Below is the latest photo of the "white cap" suspect.
Boston police commissioner Ed Davis told reporters:
"We believe this to be a terrorist.
"We believe this to be a man who has come here to kill people.
"We need to get him in custody."
6:21pm:
The head of the Massachusetts State Police says the suspect at large in Watertown was involved in the Boston Marathon bombing.
Colonel Tim Alben says the other suspect in the bombing has died after being shot by police.
He has warned members of the public to not approach the suspect still at large.
"What we are looking for right now is a suspect consistent with the description of suspect number two, the white-capped individual who was consistent with the Monday marathon bombing.
"He's a white-skinned or Caucasian male with brown curly hair.
"He should be considered armed and dangerous.
"Suspect number one was shot."
6:16pm:
Officials have announced that the shooting of the MIT campus police officer was committed by two men who then committed an armed carjacking in Cambridge.
A joint statement by Middlesex acting district attorney Michael Pelgro, Cambridge police commissioner Robert Haas and MIT police chief John DiFava said:
"Authorities launched an immediate investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. The investigation determined that two males were involved in this shooting.
"A short time later, police received reports of an armed carjacking by two males in the area of Third Street in Cambridge.
"The victim was carjacked at gunpoint by two males and was kept in the car with the suspects for approximately a half hour."
The statement said the victim was released at a petrol station and was not injured.
"Police immediately began a search for the vehicle and were in pursuit of the vehicle into Watertown.
"At that time, explosive devices were reportedly thrown from car by the suspects.
"The suspects and police also exchanged gunfire in the area of Dexter and Laurel streets. During this pursuit, an MBTA police officer was seriously injured and transported to the hospital."
The statement said one suspect was critically injured and transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
"An extensive manhunt is ongoing in the Watertown area for the second suspect, who is believed to be armed and dangerous.
"The case is being investigated by local, state and federal authorities working in cooperation.
"The Massachusetts State Police bomb squad is assessing and removing any potentially explosive devices that may have been thrown on the street in Watertown by the suspects."
6:12pm:
Boston police have now released an image of a wanted suspect:
WANTED: Police Searching for Suspect (Picture Provided)
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6:07pm:
Boston's police commissioner announces via Twitter that one suspect in Watertown is dead.
He says the "white hat" suspect from the marathon bombing is still at large.
One suspect dead. One at large. Armed and dangerous. White hat suspect at large.
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5:56pm:
The FBI has released the following statement about the ongoing events in Watertown:
"We are aware of the law enforcement activity in the greater Boston area.
"The situation is ongoing.
"We are working with local authorities to determine what happened."
5:52pm:
There is a 20-block exclusion zone in Watertown
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Officials say they will be holding a media briefing soon
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5:48pm:
A quite deliberate and extensive hunt continues for a second suspect in Watertown:
Police will be going door by door, street by street, in and around Watertown. Police will be clearly identified. It is a fluid situation
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5:41pm:
Residents in and around Watertown should stay in their residences. Do NOT answer door unless it is an identified police officer
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5:36pm:
Here is video taken by a resident in Watertown who went outside when they heard gunshots:
5:35pm:
More and more reporters are now saying there are strong links to suggest the events in Watertown are linked to the hunt for suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing
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While officially one person involved in the Watertown shoot-out has been "accounted for", one local television station says the person was shot and killed, while others say he has been captured
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Meanwhile it is believed one transit officer was shot in the Watertown gunfight and is in a serious condition
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5:23pm:
5:02pm:
Multiple reporters on Twitter say they have heard the suspects named on police channels, one of them is allegedly a university student who went missing a month ago
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4:50pm:
The Boston Globe newspaper appears to have gone all in ... reporting that a suspect in the Boston marathon bombing is in custody
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The unconfirmed report is quoting an official close to the investigation as saying one suspect has been captured by police
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The official says police are still on the hunt for another suspect
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4:40pm:
A spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police says two suspects are "accounted for" in Watertown
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They say officials do not know how many there are in all
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The spokesperson confirmed multiple explosive devices were used against police
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4:16pm:
MIT has issued a statement following the night's events:
"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
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"At around 2am, MIT police determined that the suspect was no longer on campus and that it is safe to resume normal activities.
"However the MIT police ask that members of the MIT community remain vigilant in the coming hours
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"MIT worked with multiple police departments in order to ensure the safety of the MIT campus.
"Police officers swept the campus in search of the shooter and MIT sent text and email messages to the members of the MIT community asking them to stay indoors while the search continued
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"We will provide fuller news of this tragedy in the coming hours."
4:02pm:
Local CNN affiliate WHDH has shown this image of a man on the ground and surrounded by police:
3:52pm:
MIT Police have determined that the suspect in this eveningâ??s shooting is no longer on campus. It is now safe to resume normal activities
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3:47pm:
Investigators from the FBI are on the scene
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3:41pm:
There was a massive police presence in the Watertown area following reports of a running gun battle with police
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One suspect has been taken into custody (below) while a second remains at large
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3:30pm:
There are conflicting reports about whether the second has been arrested
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3:17pm:
The bombs squad is reportedly en route to deal with unexploded devices and authorities have been told to power off their mobile phones
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3:01pm:
Officers are involved in a pursuit of two people who are allegedly shooting at police from a stolen state police vehicle in Watertown
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Authorities describe explosions caused by grenades or "sticks of dynamite"
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An officer is reportedly wounded in the vicinity of Dexter Street
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2:20pm:
Officials confirm the officer has died
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In a statement, Cambridge police said the officer was responding to a report of a disturbance
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"According to authorities, the officer was found evidencing multiple gunshot wounds.
"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."
2:05pm:
Police are sweeping the campus in relation to the shooting at Building 32/76 (Stata/Koch), continue to stay indoors until further notice
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1:40pm:
There appears to be little detail on the identity of the shooter
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A local television station says an officer has been shot, quoting the MIT campus police chief
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It is believed the officer has been rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital
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Around 100 police have descended on the campus in Cambridge which neighbours Boston
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1:32pm:
A statement on says the area has been cordoned off and is warning students to stay away
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1:15pm:
There are reports of a shooting incident on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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The incident happened around 10.40pm (local time) so the number of students on campus is expected to be lower.
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