During the manhunt, the authorities asked residents of Watertown and surrounding areas, including Boston, to stay indoors, and the public transportation system and most businesses and public institutions were shut down, resulting in a deserted urban environment of historic size and duration.
The authorities asked residents of Watertown and surrounding areas. This was including Boston. This was during the manhunt. This was to stay indoors. The public transportation system were shut down, resulting in a deserted urban environment of historic size and duration. This was during the manhunt. Most businesses and public institutions were shut down, resulting in a deserted urban environment of historic size and duration. This was during the manhunt.