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MSNBC: all public transportation in Boston being shut down (Original Post) Roland99 Apr 2013 OP
just heard that over the scanner rollin74 Apr 2013 #1
All MBTA transport services suspended until further notice - @Boston _Police Hissyspit Apr 2013 #2
More serious ChangeUp106 Apr 2013 #3
1 perp is at large, elleng Apr 2013 #5
Telling residents of Watertown, Newton, Allston, Brighton, Belmont, Cambridge cali Apr 2013 #4
My mind is blown by this. joshcryer Apr 2013 #6
This guy is b a d news Roland99 Apr 2013 #7
5' 10", white male, black hair, trying to flag down random cars at Beacon Hill and Mass Pike? Roland99 Apr 2013 #8
Occupants of a cab in custody...cab being searched Roland99 Apr 2013 #9
Damn. This is unreal. I don't really know what to do here. smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #10
I'd be leary of going out, myself Roland99 Apr 2013 #11
OK, that's a little too close for comfort. smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #15
I'd call your employer... Earth_First Apr 2013 #12
Thank you! smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #17
No you stay home until its all clear Marrah_G Apr 2013 #14
Thanks! I am all ready to go. Just waiting for further notice. smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #16
Listening on the scanner Marrah_G Apr 2013 #13
Boston Proper is now on lockdown. smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #18

elleng

(130,156 posts)
5. 1 perp is at large,
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 05:51 AM
Apr 2013

and may have ? guns/explosives, and FEAR. Perp #1 had IED attached to vest, and died.

 

cali

(114,904 posts)
4. Telling residents of Watertown, Newton, Allston, Brighton, Belmont, Cambridge
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 05:49 AM
Apr 2013

to stay home, not open businesses.

joshcryer

(62,265 posts)
6. My mind is blown by this.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 05:53 AM
Apr 2013

This is the first time in my entire life such measures have been taken. Wow.

Roland99

(53,342 posts)
8. 5' 10", white male, black hair, trying to flag down random cars at Beacon Hill and Mass Pike?
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 06:02 AM
Apr 2013

think that's the location I heard on the scanner.

Roland99

(53,342 posts)
9. Occupants of a cab in custody...cab being searched
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 06:18 AM
Apr 2013

one white male, two middle eastern males (according to the officer over the scanner)

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
10. Damn. This is unreal. I don't really know what to do here.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 07:11 AM
Apr 2013

I live in Boston, right near Mass. General Hospital. Do I get ready to go to work and take a taxi or stay put?

Roland99

(53,342 posts)
11. I'd be leary of going out, myself
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 07:12 AM
Apr 2013

Plus, the BPD is detonating a device at Charles Gate any minute now

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
15. OK, that's a little too close for comfort.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 07:16 AM
Apr 2013

But we usually get a call from work not to report in in the case of disasters or emergencies, nothing yet. I guess I will get ready just in case. Thanks!

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
18. Boston Proper is now on lockdown.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 09:37 AM
Apr 2013

Our company has advised us to stay home so I have not gone in to work.

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