Two explosions have injured people near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Our thoughts & prayers are with everyone over there. We don’t have a lot of details as to what’s happening right now, but we will keep you updated as we get them. Report from the Associated Press and graphic pictures after the jump…
*PHOTOS ABOVE IN GALLERY*
Via Associated Press:
Two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon have resulted in injuries.
Bloody spectators were being carried Monday to the medical tent that had been set up to care for fatigued runners. Police wove through competitors as they ran back toward the course.
“There are a lot of people down,” said one man, whose bib No. 17528 identified him as Frank Deruyter of North Carolina. He was not injured, but marathon workers were carrying one woman, who did not appear to be a runner, to the medical area as blood gushed from her leg. A Boston police officer was wheeled from the course with a leg injury that was bleeding.
About three hours after the winners crossed the line, there was a loud explosion on the north side of Boylston Street, just before the photo bridge that marks the finish line. Another explosion could be heard a few seconds later.
Photos via DS
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Via TMZ:
4:57 PM PT — Reports of a person of interest in custody were premature, and police now say they have no suspects … one of the victims who died was an 8-year-old … and authorities have upped the number of injured to 130 or more.
3:35 PM PT — President Obama addressed the attacks, saying: “We still do not know who did this or why … but make no mistake: We will get to the bottom of (this). … Any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice.”
2:47 PM PT — Police are reportedly guarding a possible suspect in the hospital, where he’s being treated for injuries. CBS says surveillance tape shows a man carrying backpacks into the area about 20 minutes before the blasts.
2:19 PM PT — Fox News says a person of interest is in custody.
2:10 PM PT — The number of injured has climbed into the 60s, according to several reports.
1:08 PM PT — Police now say at least two are dead and 23 are injured. The AP is reporting that two additional explosive devices have been found.
12:59 PM PT — Boston Marathon officials are now calling them bombs. There are reports of police responding to additional undetonated devices in the area, but nothing’s confirmed. The BPD has called in all off-duty officers.
12:50 PM PT — The New York Post is now saying at least 12 people are dead.
12:40 PM PT — Three people have reportedly been killed by the explosions. Dozens have reportedly been injured. Some are saying they were bombs … but that hasn’t been confirmed. There’s blood everywhere.
