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stick47
04-15-2013, 01:11 PM
Coverage on Fox News now

silvergrove
04-15-2013, 01:17 PM
Some disturbing images on twitter at the moment.

Dustin
04-15-2013, 01:28 PM
Two explosions at Boston marathon finish line - CBS News (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57579671/two-explosions-at-boston-marathon-finish-line/)

They are saying 6 injured at the moment but I'm sure that will change.

Edit: 12 injured.

Liveblog: http://live.boston.com/Event/2013_Boston_Marathon_live_bloga

Anonymous.
04-15-2013, 01:36 PM
The video CNN has shows what looks like shrapnel hitting someone actually running in the race, as soon as the explosion occurs, the runner instantly falls to the ground.

Uncle Slayton
04-15-2013, 01:37 PM
Some disturbing images on twitter at the moment.

Christ...my daughters and I are watching the Twitter feed and it's appalling.

Dustin
04-15-2013, 01:38 PM
NBC, ABC, and CBS are now live.

silvergrove
04-15-2013, 01:41 PM
Today's Patriot's Day in Boston and the bombs went off at Mile Marker 26 -- the mile dedicated to the victims of Newton.

Disgusting if this was the case.

Dustin
04-15-2013, 01:44 PM
Today is not a good day...

MadMonk
04-15-2013, 01:47 PM
It's also tax day. May be some sort of meaning there as well.

adaniel
04-15-2013, 01:54 PM
I hate to jump to conclusions, but there is something very unsettling about all of this that will come out, for reasons that everyone has mentioned here and more. For now though, lets keep everyone in our prayers.

I would keep kiddos away from the news and social media today as some of the images are very gruesome.

SoonerDave
04-15-2013, 01:55 PM
CBS news reporter saying something about a third explosion...not clear at this point.

Anonymous.
04-15-2013, 01:57 PM
Sounds like there was a third bomb that did not get triggered, but was found by officials and detonated on purpose. Just moments ago.

SoonerDave
04-15-2013, 01:59 PM
Seeing people run up and down the street reminds me so eerily of the OKC/Murrah bombing.

SoonerDave
04-15-2013, 02:05 PM
CBS says Boston police are confirming two fatalities, 22 injuries.

SoonerDave
04-15-2013, 02:06 PM
CBS now reporting that Secret Service is cordoning off Pennsylvania Avenue in DC

venture
04-15-2013, 02:19 PM
Thoughts to everyone back East.

CNN reports 2 dead, 28 injured.

Dustin
04-15-2013, 02:21 PM
12 dead, nearly 50 injured after 2 explosions rock Boston Marathon, law enforcement sources confirm - NYPOST.com (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/two_explosions_at_boston_marathon_iMR0LCkcwASg0RQf VsH1yI)

This might not be accurate. All other news outlets saying 2 dead.

venture
04-15-2013, 02:25 PM
Two additional bombs were located according to AP.

Just the facts
04-15-2013, 02:26 PM
Fox News says 2 non-detonated devices have been found.

jn1780
04-15-2013, 02:30 PM
I know its too early to really speculate, but I wonder how this will affect the memorial marathon. Two weeks doesn't give authorities that much time to reevaluate security measures.

Just the facts
04-15-2013, 02:34 PM
Some are wondering if NYC marathon was original target, but it was canceled due to Hurricane Sandy.

Just the facts
04-15-2013, 02:38 PM
Current fire at JFK library in Boston is not related. It was a mechanical fire and it is out.

Just the facts
04-15-2013, 02:39 PM
Fox News says suspect has been identified.

Just the facts
04-15-2013, 02:45 PM
Suspect in custody. Was wounded in explosion and is in hospital.

venture
04-15-2013, 02:55 PM
Fox should probably tell the officials holding the press conference now that are not mentioning it at all.

They said the JFK Library is related at this point and looking for suspects.

Plutonic Panda
04-15-2013, 02:59 PM
SOCIAL: Pictures, messages, video pour in from Boston Marathon explosion » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x1097423980/SOCIAL-Pictures-messages-video-pour-in-from-Boston-Marathon-explosion)

Martin
04-15-2013, 03:01 PM
ny post says suspect in custody:

12 dead, nearly 50 injured after 2 explosions rock Boston Marathon, suspect identified and being guarded in hospital - NYPOST.com (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/two_explosions_at_boston_marathon_iMR0LCkcwASg0RQf VsH1yI)

adaniel
04-15-2013, 03:01 PM
Fox should probably tell the officials holding the press conference now that are not mentioning it at all.

They said the JFK Library is related at this point and looking for suspects.

The suspect thing was first reported by the New York Post, which is notoriously inaccurate. They've also stated 12 fatalities, which I have not seen anywhere else.

Plutonic Panda
04-15-2013, 03:02 PM
70,000+ pics on the #prayforboston hashtag on Instagram

Just the facts
04-15-2013, 03:03 PM
Fox should probably tell the officials holding the press conference now that are not mentioning it at all.

They said the JFK Library is related at this point and looking for suspects.

If you can't believe a press conference what can you believe? All I know is the head of Boston Public library said it was a mechanical fire in a maintenance area and was put out. Not to second guess anyone, but someone put 4 bombs in a high security area so the police might not be the best source right now.

Just the facts
04-15-2013, 03:12 PM
Take it for what it is worth.

Authorities ID suspect as Saudi national in marathon bombings, under guard at Boston hospital - NYPOST.com (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/authorities_under_suspect_guard_y2m8cJO29uC2PDGIjY BalO)



Investigators have a suspect — a Saudi Arabian national — in the horrific Boston Marathon bombings, The Post has learned.

Law enforcement sources said the 20-year-old suspect was under guard at an undisclosed Boston hospital.

It was not immediately clear why the man was hospitalized and whether he was injured in the attack or in his apprehension.

The man was caught less than two hours after the 2:50 p.m. bombing on the finish line of the race, in the heart of Boston.

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In addition, Boston police have has surveillance video of someone bringing multiple backpacks to blast site, according to CBS News.

kelroy55
04-15-2013, 03:20 PM
My thoughts and prayers to all killed, injured and other wise affected. ABC and CNN haven't said anything about a suspect in custody. Personally when they catch the ones responsible I'm in favor of public hangings.

kelroy55
04-15-2013, 03:28 PM
Boston Police: No Arrests Have Been Made In Marathon Bombing | TPM LiveWire (http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/boston-police-no-arrests-have-been-made-in)

Yeah... so far it's just the NY Post and FOX News that's reporting that.

ThomPaine
04-15-2013, 03:33 PM
Take it for what it is worth.

Authorities ID suspect as Saudi national in marathon bombings, under guard at Boston hospital - NYPOST.com (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/authorities_under_suspect_guard_y2m8cJO29uC2PDGIjY BalO)

Didn't we hear something similar immediately following the Murrah Building bombing? Seems like we did.

I don't know what's worse, domestic or foreign terrorists. Either way, they are cowards of the worst kind.

kelroy55
04-15-2013, 03:35 PM
It's a good thing there were so many police, fire, EMT's and National Guard there and they went into action right away. Once again they ran towards the scene instead of away.

jerrywall
04-15-2013, 03:49 PM
NBC is now also reporting on the "person of interest" under guard at the hospital, so it may be true.

SoonerDave
04-15-2013, 04:02 PM
ABC now reporting on the "person of interest." At the hospital.

jerrywall
04-15-2013, 04:07 PM
I choose to focus on that while one or two people were most likely involved in committing this terrible act, dozens of people ran towards the explosions to help. The good folks way outnumber the evil ones. Sort of like posters on this thread.

Dustin
04-15-2013, 04:08 PM
Some are saying suspect in custody, others say otherwise. I just heard a live press conference and the guy said those claims are false.

venture
04-15-2013, 04:09 PM
I choose to focus on that while one or two people were most likely involved in committing this terrible act, dozens of people ran towards the explosions to help. The good folks way outnumber the evil ones. Sort of like posters on this thread.

Absolutely! That should be the focus. People ran in to help and take care of people.

kelroy55
04-15-2013, 04:10 PM
ABC now reporting on the "person of interest." At the hospital.

I didn't see that on their web site nor on TV

jerrywall
04-15-2013, 04:13 PM
I didn't see that on their web site nor on TV

LIVE UPDATES: Boston Marathon Explosion - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/04/live-updates-boston-marathon-explosion/)

It's on this page.

SoonerDave
04-15-2013, 04:14 PM
I didn't see that on their web site nor on TV

Well, I did. In fact, it was reported again by one off their senior Justice reporters, Pierre Thomas. His quote, a close as I can recall it, was they were "reaching out" to law enforcement contacts regarding the individual.

kelroy55
04-15-2013, 04:14 PM
LIVE UPDATES: Boston Marathon Explosion - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/04/live-updates-boston-marathon-explosion/)

It's on this page.


Thanks, I didn't see that page.

Just the facts
04-15-2013, 04:21 PM
Some are saying suspect in custody, others say otherwise. I just heard a live press conference and the guy said those claims are false.

I guess this can't be repeated enough. Someone just planted 4 bombs in a high security area. The police are probably not a reliable source right now.

SoonerDave
04-15-2013, 04:28 PM
Per the NBCNews Twitter account:

https://mobile.twitter.com/NBCNews/status/323911328832036864

SoonerDave
04-15-2013, 04:38 PM
NBC news apparently reporting that one of the deceased is an eight year old boy.

venture
04-15-2013, 04:43 PM
Sounds like the person in custody was a Saudi national seen running from the seen after the explosion - like everyone else. He was tackled by another observer and was turned into the police that he was "hanging around and acting suspicious." Still way too early to make judgement on who or what group did this. It is the Boston Marathon...people from ALL over the world come to run it.

fromdust
04-15-2013, 04:46 PM
interesting.....UM Coach: Bomb Sniffing Dogs Were at Start, Finish Lines for ?Drill? | Mobile AL, Pensacola FL News, Weather, Sports | WPMI-TV | Local15TV.com (http://www.local15tv.com/news/local/story/UM-Coach-Bomb-Sniffing-Dogs-Were-at-Start-Finish/BrirjAzFPUKKN8z6eSDJEA.cspx)

PennyQuilts
04-15-2013, 05:03 PM
Horrifying.

Just the facts
04-15-2013, 05:08 PM
Sounds like the person in custody was a Saudi national seen running from the seen after the explosion - like everyone else. He was tackled by another observer and was turned into the police that he was "hanging around and acting suspicious." Still way too early to make judgement on who or what group did this. It is the Boston Marathon...people from ALL over the world come to run it.

it is going to take some time to sort out the facts.

venture
04-15-2013, 05:10 PM
it is going to take some time to sort out the facts.

That it is.

Mel
04-15-2013, 05:56 PM
it is going to take some time to sort out the facts.

Yep. I am thinking that this wasn't all that professional of a hit. Those bombs could have gone off earlier and killed a lot more. Although the terror of this event is what the bad guys want too.

venture
04-15-2013, 06:15 PM
Latest details are a BOLO for a black or dark skinned male dressed in a black hoodie with a black backpack who tried to get into a secured area earlier today.

PennyQuilts
04-15-2013, 06:22 PM
We all wonder and will surely know, soon. I dunno - tax day? Patriot Day? Boston? I'd rather it be foreign but have to wonder. A bit like missing the 911 connection at Benghasi.

boscorama
04-15-2013, 07:10 PM
It could be the week. April 19 (x2), April 20 (Columbine), April 17 (Virginia Tech).

SoonerBoy18
04-15-2013, 07:18 PM
Ties to North Korea?

Just the facts
04-15-2013, 08:02 PM
Yep. I am thinking that this wasn't all that professional of a hit. Those bombs could have gone off earlier and killed a lot more. Although the terror of this event is what the bad guys want too.

That would be my guess as well. If the bomber was injured I wouldn't be surprised if the two bombs were supposed to go off at the same time and when the second one didn't blow he went back to either get it or see why it didn't and then it went off. If he did try to get in earlier and was turned away I wonder if he came back after secuirty was reduced. I'm sure they can't secure the area until the very last runner finishes. In addition, if it was a lone wolf I doubt the date had any significance other than it was the day of the Boston Marathon.

bluedogok
04-15-2013, 09:20 PM
interesting.....UM Coach: Bomb Sniffing Dogs Were at Start, Finish Lines for ?Drill? | Mobile AL, Pensacola FL News, Weather, Sports | WPMI-TV | Local15TV.com (http://www.local15tv.com/news/local/story/UM-Coach-Bomb-Sniffing-Dogs-Were-at-Start-Finish/BrirjAzFPUKKN8z6eSDJEA.cspx)
It doesn't seem odd to me, I have seen them at Broncos and Rockies games here. Just a fact of life in the world that we live in now.

I have been watching a live news feed from ABC affiliate in Boston, Heather Unruh is one of the anchors. They have a twitter feed running underneath with updates.

http://livewire.wcvb.com/Event/117th_Running_of_Boston_Marathon

RadicalModerate
04-15-2013, 09:49 PM
WTF is WRONG with "people" . . . this anonymous, random, slaughter is simply beyond comprehension.

(and i don't care if it is any islamist fringe group . . . the zionist liberation front . . . the ira . . . the skinhead survivalist brigades . . . etc. ad infinitum. when the perpetrators of this outrage are apprehended, a public hanging is too kind in terms of punishment. i know, i know, "judge not lest ye be judged, for by the same standard you, too, shall be judged . . ." i think a slow death involving boiling oil or napalm would not be inappropriate here . . . or perhaps an old fashioned steamroller and some come-alongs that relatives of the victims and some of the victims themselves could click up a notch, regardless of race, creed or color. sorry. i'm just so tired of repeats of this type of random violence in the public square.)

At the same time, I must admit that if Congress called for stricter controls on the right to bear bombs I'd be one-hundred percent in favor of them (the controls).