Drew Karedes

9 years ago, I signed the contract that brought me home to Boston. Today my chapter at Boston 25 comes to a close, & a new one begins. Thank you to everyone who trusted me & allowed me to tell their stories. Stay tuned for what's next!

Hundreds of students forced to vacate UMass Boston dormitory after sprinkler pipe burst on 10th floor. University officials say building will remain closed until further notice due to issue with fire suppression system #Boston25

Authorities investigating apparent homicide after person found unresponsive inside home on Lyndale Ave in Methuen. Neighbor tells us woman, teenage son reside in home & mother is educator in neighboring district #Boston25

Investigators getting ready to tow Brown University shooter’s rented Nissan Sentra at Extra Space Storage in Salem, NH. Detectives say Claudio Valente rented storage unit back in November & took his life inside unit that wasn’t being rented. Two guns found near body #Boston25

Investigators identify deceased gunman as 48-year-old Claudio Neves Valente, a Portuguese national whose last known address was Miami. Brown's president said Valente enrolled at Brown from fall 2000 to spring 2001 in physics PhD program #Boston25

Large police presence at storage facility in Salem, NH, involving FBI, Providence PD & State Police where law enforcement sources tell #Boston25 car believed to be connected to Saturday’s mass shooting at Brown University has been located

#Boston25 law enforcement sources revealing new information about manhunt for Brown University gunman that’s concluded w/ massive response in Salem, NH. @Bward3 reports suspect is dead & @TedDanielnews reports suspect was a legal permanent resident @boston25

FBI’s Evidence Response Team now on scene at storage facility off Hampshire Road in Salem, NH, where manhunt for suspected Brown University shooter has brought federal, state, & local law enforcement response #Boston25

Surveillance video you’ll see only on #Boston25 shows hit & run in Everett that sent a 63-year-old woman flying nearly 80 feet & landed a 23-year-old Peruvian national in ICE custody. We’ve paused the video before the moment of impact because of its graphic nature.

"They terrorized our community & unlawfully abducted nine of our neighbors." Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley holds roundtable discussion w/ workers detained by ICE last month at Allston Car Wash #Boston25

Dozens of students, parents, & teachers protesting proposal from Boston Public Schools to close three schools & reconfigure three others. Boston School Committee set to vote on December 17 #Boston25

Lynn mother eagerly awaits justice in fatal shooting of son. Murder trial for son of MBTA Transit Police Chief enters closing arguments tomorrow. Victim’s mom speaking for first time ONLY ON #Boston25 AT 10/11

@Plugamatics Hi there. Drew Karedes with Boston 25 News. If you have any pictures or videos you would be comfortable using, could you please email to: Drew.karedes@boston25.com

I just witnessed ICE raid Irving Oil in Allston bright! They just raided and arrested the entire team working in my work vehicle infront of me! #FICE #FvckTrump #Boston

Former Lawrence Police Capt. Michael Mangan walked out of federal court free without bail after pleading not guilty to four felony charges, including deprivation of rights under color of law & false report. He’s accused of assaulting man in custody & lying about it #Boston25

Cape Cod grandfather flown to Boston hospital w/ infection in lungs from smoke inhalation. Wife in stable but critical condition after being stranded on island off Martha’s Vineyard for 30+ hours. Couple & son jumped into frigid ocean Monday when boat caught fire #Boston25

@UMassBoston now says no evidence of gunfire found on campus or any adjacent buildings

Cell phone videos show tense moments on UMass Boston's campus as police responded to unconfirmed report of shots fired. Students still waiting for answers after authorities cleared threat #Boston25

Police vehicles leaving UMass Boston after authorities gave “all clear” & said there’s no threat on campus following unconfirmed report of shots fired. Students still waiting for answers about what prompted urgent response #Boston25

Mass & Cass public hearing quickly reached capacity w/ standing room only & people waiting outside in Hampton Inn & Suites lobby. Public testimony expected to take hours & could last until 10p #Boston25

Cell phone videos from UMass Lowell’s South Campus show authorities searching for man seen holding apparent longarm gun this afternoon. Police believe suspect no longer in vicinity of campus but visible police presence will remain at residence halls overnight #Boston25