Contrary to earlier reports, law enforcement officials said Wednesday afternoon that there has not been an arrest in the investigation of the Boston Marathon bombings.
The Boston Police Department announced via Twitter that no arrest has been made:
Despite reports to the contrary there has not been an arrest in the Marathon attack.
— Boston Police Dept. (@Boston_Police) April 17, 2013
The Boston Globe, meanwhile, went a step further, citing a source in the U.S. Attorney’s office who said no suspect has been arrested and no one is in custody:
US Attorney’s office: There is no marathon bombing suspect in custody and no arrest
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 17, 2013
Dramatic change in status of Boston Marathon bombing invstigation: Authorities arenow saying:”No arrest and no one in custody.”
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 17, 2013
