The suspect was taken to the hospital in serious condition, but is expected to recover. It is believed he was injured in Thursday night's shoot out with police.
Officials are using a rarely used public safety exception that gives them the right to interrogate the suspect, for forty-eight hours, without giving him rights. The exception is allowed when there is a clear and present danger to the public. It also allows for any information gained, during the interrogation, to be used in court.
Several US Congressman have called for the time limit to be waived, in this circumstance. Some have said he should be listed as an enemy combatant, which would give the Justice Department an ever freer hand.
While the man hunt was under way, the city of Boston had been completely shut down, by order of the Governor. During the search police, FBI, and military forces went door to door, searching for the suspect. The lock down was lifted within minutes of the suspect's being located and surrounded.
Once the news came that he had been capture, the city emptied into the streets. US flags were waved, patriotic songs were sung, and every emergency vehicle or personnel was cheered as it went by.
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