I've NEVER seen an entire city on lockdown for a manhunt before

[MrScorpio]

We're in new territory, everybody.

[MOTRDemocrat]

1. They just called it unprecedented on MSNBC. nt

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. After the firefight early this morning

it's not surprising.

[malaise]

3. This is one frightening precedent n/t

[MaineLinePhilly]

4. Yeah it's really crazy

I just can't believe how things have developed. A huge metropolitan area completely at a standstill. Unbelievable!!! Hats off to law enforcement for their efforts.

[Heather MC]

5. These suspects had bombs, grenades, they hijacked a car with the driver.

The Lockdown was to keep people safe.

[Marrah_G]

6. It is a very old city with narrow streets

If everyone stays inside the police can move around unhindered.

[WilliamPitt]

7. We were in new territory when two IEDs went off on Boylston Street.

The rest is aftermath.

[leveymg]

9. That's not true. There have been plenty of bombings, particularly in the 1900s.

[WilliamPitt]

12. Derp.

[leveymg]

8. It used to be called "martial law".

[MOTRDemocrat]

10. That's when an area is put under military rule.

Still just local and federal law enforcement at the moment.

[leveymg]

14. At this point, there is little difference. BTW: military are part of this.

providing support, but involved in the operation, none-the-less.

[mercuryblues]

11. They also

are worried that the killers may have planted bombs arount the city.
There is still one guy out there looking to go down in a blaze of glory. By doing this, they are keeping potential targets off the streets.

[Savannahmann]

13. A few months ago, when they were searching for Richard Dorner.

Police with weapons drawn aiming at every vehicle. We've seen this just a few months ago.

[spanone]

15. welcome to post 911 america....