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Live blog from Boston.com: Boston bombing updates

Get live updates from Boston.com for developments in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation

3rd & 7 37yd

RT @GlobeDougMost: When news of the arrest came, @bostonglobe newsroom just nodded and went right back to work. No applause. No cheers. Sle…

by Maria Sacchetti via twitter 4/20/2013 1:03:52 AM
RT @GlobeJenPeter: On scanner, Commissioner Ed Davis: “It’s a proud day to be a Boston police officer. Thank you all.”

by Martine Powers via twitter 4/20/2013 1:04:15 AM
RT @thegarance: I hope @BostonGlobe raises its sale price.

by Maria Sacchetti via twitter 4/20/2013 1:04:58 AM
RT @mviser: RT @GlobeCaleb: Tsarnaev is being brought to Mount Auburn Hospital, according to the Globe's Shelley Murphy. t.co…

by Maria Sacchetti via twitter 4/20/2013 1:05:20 AM
It's hard not to break into a big goofy smile watching these police/military drive off :-)

by Martine Powers via twitter 4/20/2013 1:06:09 AM
RT @MRSmithAP: Statement from the family of Tamerlan's wife. Handed to me through a door. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIQXn-0CYAAvH7G.jpg

by Maria Sacchetti via twitter 4/20/2013 1:06:24 AM
RT @Slate: RT @cperryk: RT @JustinRYoung: Remember when you watched 24 and you were like, “how can all that shit happen in one day?”

by Martine Powers via twitter 4/20/2013 1:06:26 AM
Still no sign of suspect in custody on my side. May have gone other way.

by Garrett Quinn via twitter 4/20/2013 1:06:27 AM
I think police cars are purposely blaring sirens when they pass by media scrum, as in cheering, or like a trailer truck honking a horn

by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/20/2013 1:06:40 AM
RT @tehwoj: This is why I love this country. We demand justice. Not vengeance. || RT @MiltonValencia: Ambulance just roared by, guarded by …

by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/20/2013 1:07:07 AM
RT @BostonDotCom: BPD Commish Davis: 'it's a proud day to be a Boston police officer.'

by Maria Sacchetti via twitter 4/20/2013 1:08:42 AM
RT @BostonDotCom: Neighbors tell Globe reporter suspect was covered in blood.

by Maria Sacchetti via twitter 4/20/2013 1:08:47 AM
One woman is handing out homemade oatmeal chocolate chip cookies to news reporters: "Thank you for all that you do." I LOVE THIS JOB.

by Martine Powers via twitter 4/20/2013 1:10:26 AM
RT @stephchelf: 930 press conference

by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/20/2013 1:11:00 AM
Helicopter continues to circle with spotlight on

by Martine Powers via twitter 4/20/2013 1:11:02 AM
Swat truck told gathered crowd via megaphone that it was a pleasure, congratulated Boston police. Crowd chants "USA! USA!"

by Jaclyn Reiss via twitter 4/20/2013 1:11:14 AM
ICYMI amid the chaos: Suspect slept in his dorm at UMass Wednesday, went to the gym, as frantic manhunt continued. http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/04/19/bombing-suspect-attended-umass-dartmouth-prompting-school-closure-college-friend-shocked-charge-boston-marathon-bomber/8gbczia4qBiWMAP0SQhViO/story.html

by Cynthia Needham via twitter 4/20/2013 1:11:18 AM
Belmont police cars drive thru crowd, light up their tops in celebration #bostonmanhunt #watertown

by Jaclyn Reiss via twitter 4/20/2013 1:13:56 AM
Yes. This. RT @ScottKirsner: If you have been through this week in Boston, you are suddenly welded to this city like never before….

by Andrew Tran, BostonGlobe.com via twitter 4/20/2013 1:13:58 AM
As SWAT team pulled out of #Watertown, guy inside truck said it was a pleasure to work in Watertown, says @jaclynreiss

by David Dahl via twitter 4/20/2013 1:14:14 AM
RT @davabel: Suspect on the way to Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, where one of their victims, a transit officer, remains in critical c…

by Garrett Quinn via twitter 4/20/2013 1:14:41 AM
RT @martinepowers: One woman is handing out homemade oatmeal chocolate chip cookies to news reporters: "Thank you for all that you do." I L…

by Wesley Lowery via twitter 4/20/2013 1:14:45 AM
Mayor Menino on TV has confirmed that the suspect has been taken to Mt Auburn Hospital in Cambridge.

by Cynthia Needham via twitter 4/20/2013 1:14:54 AM
9:30 press conference, with FBI, US Atty, Governor, Col. Alben, Watertown chief, MBTA, DA Conley, Middlesex DA Pelgro

by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/20/2013 1:15:19 AM
"He was taken into custody 22 and one half hours." -MSP, briefing us before conference

by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/20/2013 1:15:49 AM
A few neighbors have now turned on their front porch lights.

by Martine Powers via twitter 4/20/2013 1:15:59 AM
MT ‏@JustinRYoung20m Remember when you watched 24 and you were like, “how can all that crap happen in one day?”

by Billy Baker via twitter 4/20/2013 1:16:46 AM
Some officers give thumbs up from inside their cars as they roll by, others light their tops and give short bursts of sound in celebration

by Jaclyn Reiss via twitter 4/20/2013 1:17:51 AM
RT @FBIBoston: Dzhokar Tsarnaev, age 19, suspect in Boston bombing investigation, is now in custody. #FBI #BostonMarathon t.co…

by Jaclyn Reiss via twitter 4/20/2013 1:18:10 AM
waiting on presser but can say he was extremely serious/critical condition, quite weak. would move here and there.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/20/2013 1:19:17 AM
Law enforcement blew top off of boat.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/20/2013 1:19:27 AM
Reporter in front of me just cut down the caution tape

by Jaclyn Reiss via twitter 4/20/2013 1:20:01 AM
RT @pacmanjack: Best homepage shift ever at @BostonDotCom ... and I'm supposed to be on vacation #wouldnthavemissedthisfortheworld #BostonS…

by Andrew Tran, BostonGlobe.com via twitter 4/20/2013 1:21:01 AM
Tons of people milling about in the streets in #watertown http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIQetVhCIAAdlnw.jpg

by Jaclyn Reiss via twitter 4/20/2013 1:21:12 AM
Crowd here near 711 is becoming more families less media. Watertown residents are finally venturing out into the streets

by Jaclyn Reiss via twitter 4/20/2013 1:23:46 AM
Press conference at 9:30 p.m. Chances of everyone joining arms and singing together are pretty good, right?

by Andrew Tran, BostonGlobe.com via twitter 4/20/2013 1:24:21 AM
RT @TheBelloBlotter: State official says bombing suspect is in serious condition. Says during standoff he was leaning over the boat. Appear…

by Andrew Tran, BostonGlobe.com via twitter 4/20/2013 1:25:44 AM
RT @geerobg: @billy_baker let's not forget the victims + their doctors and nurses. Celebrate justice but the people hurt most can't ever be…

by Billy Baker via twitter 4/20/2013 1:25:48 AM
Quick reflection: I saw this whole incident end in the way I saw it begin: on Twitter. Don't you dare tell me it's not a news source.

by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/20/2013 1:26:40 AM
RT @davabel: Next year, the BAA should open the Boston Marathon to any local police officer who wants to run. They deserve 26.2 miles of ap…

by Billy Baker via twitter 4/20/2013 1:26:58 AM
This week proved what we knew about Twitter. It's a wonderful reporting tool, but can be an irresponsible one, too. #noscannertweets #facts

by Cynthia Needham via twitter 4/20/2013 1:27:39 AM
RT @shelleymurph: Hearing bomb suspect may go to Beth Israel, not Mt. Auburn. #bostonmarathon

by Billy Baker via twitter 4/20/2013 1:29:00 AM
RT @JustinCos: @cmcloutier I saw your RT on Monday and your RT yesterday before any network coverage on the bombing & manhunt.

by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/20/2013 1:29:23 AM
Waiting two minutes so @MayorTomMenino can arrive.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 4/20/2013 1:30:06 AM
RT @Boston_Police: In our time of rejoicing, let us not forget the families of Martin Richard, Lingzi Lu, Krystle Campbell and Officer Sean…

by Billy Baker via twitter 4/20/2013 1:30:24 AM