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[Diggeh]

"That's why they call me Kevin 'In and Out' Brennan"

If only he knew how many people were listening in on the scanner...

 

[Riggs]

Wow, just woke up to this. I live in one of the neighboring towns, used to live 2 minutes away from the Arsenal Mall (a pretty crappy mall, to be honest), and I went to MIT. This is all really fucking crazy.

Just waking up to this too, stay safe bro.

 

[CyclopsRock]

It's really difficult to think of foreign terrorists robbing a 7/11. Not impossible though, I suppose. Just very, very improbable.

It's a sort of blurry line, though. Some of the guys that did the 7/7 tube bombings in London were British, but they were also Muslims and also spent some time abroad being "trained". I guess it depends how you define "foreign", because to a lot of people it's about more than simply where you're born or what's on your passport.

 

[Acorn]

If I was a Bostonian I'd be damned proud of my police force. Excellent public service.

 

[Devolution]

And these people won't hear police sirens? or have heard guns shots? or be told what's what, on their mobile phones? texts? twitter? facebook?

news like that can travel fast. But I guess there'd be some folks who aren't switched on...

My mom would check news in the morning but I'd be too out of it to give a shit and usually just head out right after getting up.

Hoodies are popular attire for morning activities like jogging, walking, etc. It potentially could make for an even more confusing situation. I hope the police robocalls were able to reach most of the residents living within the perimeter, but with more and more people relying on cell phones, who knows how many have a landlines or bother answering them.

Yeah or how many people are going to answer at the time of night. Phones on silent etc.

 

[darkazcura]

If I was a Bostonian I'd be damned proud of my police force. Excellent public service.

I am.

 

[KuroNeeko]

"That's why they call me Kevin 'In and Out' Brennan"

Incoming Twitter account in 3....2.....1.....

 

[2Crisis]

I feel for anyone who needs police assistance but their issue isn't potentially linked to the bombers.

Some of the higher ups on the scanners have talked about how they turned some help away just for this reason

 

[Gruso]

"cops bringing in "bean-bags" which are non-lethal weapons. means that they want to capture and not kill."

https://twitter.com/MichaelSkolnik/status/325189865744498688

Scanner mentions "two less lethal shotguns"

 

[Smiles and Cries]

less lethals?

 

[benjipwns]

Looks like the police are moving out from the staging area at the mall.

 

[enzo_gt]

Starting to feel the burn now. Might go "lights out" now and hope this is resolved by the morning when the suspect is as worn out as I am right now.

 

[JohnTinker]

http://instagram.com/p/YSDzXSR6ow/

samanthae0: Legit in my backyard. #watertown #swat

 

[Black Mamba]

FRESH BLOOD FOUND

 

[GavinGT]

Some of the higher ups on the scanners have talked about how they turned some help away just for this reason

Ah, that's good to hear.

 

[MThanded]

fresh blood in the yard

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

First blood?

 

[JetBlackPanda]

Fresh blood?!

Gawd

 

[Bornstellar]

less lethals?

It's still a projectile at a high velocity.

 

[PopeReal]

scanner - fresh blood in the area

 

[cdyhybrid]

Third person trying to flag down drivers??

Probably some guy who didn't hear what's going on.

 

[Skab]

http://instagram.com/p/YSDzXSR6ow/

samanthae0: Legit in my backyard. #watertown #swat

Holy shit

 

[Ludicrous Speed]

Damn. I was sleeping but woke up due to constant sound of sirens. Checked my phone and saw this. I'm in Boston. Hopefully they get the guy before I have to leave for work.

 

[Zero-Crescent]

Sounds like they found some fresh blood.

 

[Joel Was Right]

They really need this guy alive. I hope they get bag him

 

[Foffy]

less lethals?

It uses non-lethal rounds. They're intended to take down but not kill.

 

[lenovox1]

They're still after the dude who was trying to flag down a cab - white male, black jacket, grey hoodie, red backpack.

Sounds like he's trying to get to class on time.
ETA: That guy, not the suspect.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

samanthae0: Legit in my backyard. #watertown #swat

Bad ass.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

http://instagram.com/p/YSDzXSR6ow/

samanthae0: Legit in my backyard. #watertown #swat

Holy shit! Reminds me of my time in the army.

 

[RedAssedApe]

snipers in position

 

[East Lake]

Send in the dogs!

 

[JawzPause]

I'm finding https://twitter.com/YourAnonNews to be the best source for news these days

 

[FalconSabre]

Fresh blood. Hope that means they are closing in on him.

 

[Good Job Bob]

http://instagram.com/p/YSDzXSR6ow/

samanthae0: Legit in my backyard. #watertown #swat

Lol.

 

[Diggeh]

fresh blood in the yard

The instant I almost doze off something crazy happens on the scanner.

 

[anaron]

http://instagram.com/p/YSDzXSR6ow/

samanthae0: Legit in my backyard. #watertown #swat

holy shit

 

[Phire Phox]

http://instagram.com/p/YSDzXSR6ow/

samanthae0: Legit in my backyard. #watertown #swat

Ugh.. hate campers.

 

[outunderthestars]

If I was a Bostonian I'd be damned proud of my police force. Excellent public service.

I'd donate to a charity fund to give all of the Boston police force a bonus.

 

[Wind's Howling]

http://instagram.com/p/YSDzXSR6ow/

samanthae0: Legit in my backyard. #watertown #swat

Now that is something you do not see every day.

 

[PeakPointMatrix]

If I was a Bostonian I'd be damned proud of my police force. Excellent public service.

Cannot be overstated, the whole police force, heroes. People like to focus on the cases of police brutality and corruption, but there are also honest, brave cops. We're seeing them right now.

 

[Globox_82]

So people in USA consider this white? Look at his name. Not that it makes any difference, but why is everyone trying to force it as "white guy"

 

[Fjordson]

http://instagram.com/p/YSDzXSR6ow/

samanthae0: Legit in my backyard. #watertown #swat

holy fuck

 

[Kaako]

Release the hounds. Seriously.

 

[Black Mamba]

Damn. I was sleeping but woke up due to constant sound of sirens. Checked my phone and saw this. I'm in Boston. Hopefully they get the guy before I have to leave for work.

Dude, they said not to go to work. Time to take the day off, city is basically in lockdown

 

[Persona7]

less lethals?

Bean bag rounds. They hurt really bad but wont kill you.

 

[ZanzibarBreeze]

Another report from Beacon Park? That's where that guy was trying to hitch a ride.

 

[Evlar]

If I was a Bostonian I'd be damned proud of my police force. Excellent public service.

No kidding.

 

[NoRéN]

http://instagram.com/p/YSDzXSR6ow/

samanthae0: Legit in my backyard. #watertown #swat

You wake up, go to your window, open up the curtains to let in the day and what do you see?

 

[Pristine_Condition]

At least with Wii U, we can be assured that there isn't a third party.

Sniper CONFIRMED. Headshot.

 

[Heel]

"cops bringing in "bean-bags" which are non-lethal weapons. means that they want to capture and not kill."

https://twitter.com/MichaelSkolnik/status/325189865744498688

Scanner mentions "two less lethal shotguns"

I can't get over how much traction the "Political Director to Russell Simmons" got tonight...lol.