Developing: Aaron Hernandez Taken From Home in Cuffs (Updated AND RELEASED)

((UPDATES at bottom of story))

The continuing drama surrounding New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is getting deeper.

Details are still unfolding, but Hernandez was taken from his North Attelboro, Massachusetts home early Wednesday morning, escorted by a phalanx of police officers and detectives. Hernandez was handcuffed.

Police are trying to determine Hernandez's role in the shooting death of Odin Lloyd. They spent the better part of the past weekend executing search warrants and taking evidence from Hernandez's home.

Not much information is available on the reason Hernandez was taken away in handcuffs, when we hear something, we'll update this story.

--UPDATE--

From the Massachusetts State Police Twitter Account:

The Massachusetts State Police obtained an arrest warrant for Mr. Hernandez who will be arraigned in Attleboro District Court later today. At that time, the charges he's facing will be revealed. Those charges will not be released before his appearance.

--UPDATE-- 10:25 a.m

--Hernandez has been released by the New England Patriots. Not knowing the charges, it's hard to discern what this means, but it's not a good sign.

--Statement from the Patriots: They talk about the case and say "At this time, we believe this transaction is the 'Right Thing' to do.

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UPDATE: Per Pete Thamel, Bristol District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter will meet with the press and issue a statement post arraignment, according to his press office.

From Pro Football Talk's Twitter feed:
Source with direct knowledge of Hernandez situation tells us: "Assume the worst."

And that can't be good...

And from the NFL--"The involvement of an NFL player in a case of this nature is deeply troubling. The Patriots have released Aaron Hernandez, who will have his day in court. At the same time, we should not forget the young man who was the victim in this case and take this opportunity to extend our deepest sympathy to Odin Lloyd's family and friends.