Yes, this is very fishy. If this is true, these guys are way stupid.
Me thinks this is a cell.....many persons involved.
LE just said ...white male, grey hoodie, black curly hair ...should be considered armed and dangerous with possible explosives
A reporterette on local Watertown TV station (CBS) who was on the scene was told to move back as it was too dangerous a situation, so you know the second suspect is still out there, unless he is now dead.