BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon

Subject: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 03:22 PM

Several people have been hurt in two explosions near the Boston Marathon finish line, CBS Boston reports.

There were two booms heard from near the finish line inside the Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel.

WBZ-TV says the medical tent near the end of the marathon course has been filled with many people who have been "gravely injured."

It happened around 2:45 p.m. outside Marathon Sports on Boylston Street, according to WBZ-TV's Lis Hughes, who was near the scene covering the marathon.

There were two "incredibly powerful explosions just seconds apart," according to Hughes.

Watch live finish line camera here on CBS Boston
Race officials locked down the hotel because of the report.

The sound of two booms, which sounded like thunder, had come a short time earlier.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 03:26 PM

https://twitter.com/MattNorlander/status/323877651444015104/photo/1

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 03:56 PM

pr 15, 2013 3:27pm
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM THE SCENE
3:43 pm ET: Trauma nurse tells ABC News that the race's medical tent has become a makeshift morgue. Dealing with injuries including severed limbs and children with severe burns.
3:41 pm ET: Eyewitness Hayden Cary describes a "hectic, crazy scene." Heard explosion go off within seconds of each other near a car, steps from finish line.
CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAMING COVERAGE AT THE SCENE
3:34 pm ET: Police bomb squads sweep area looking for suspicious packages.
3:29 pm ET: Massachusetts General Hospital confirms at least 4 injured taken there.
3:25 pm ET: Police warning people in area to avoid trash cans.
3:15 pm ET: Boston Police Department says two explosions on Boyleston street near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Police, fire and bomb squad responding. The number of injuries is unknown. The cause is unknown.
The two explosions took place around 3pm, within second of each other. The first runners in the marathon crossed the finish line around noon.



http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/04/live-updates-boston-marathon-explosion/

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Rapparee
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 03:57 PM

There are reports of a third, but controlled, explosion for something the police found.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: GUEST,olddude
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:00 PM

they said they are not sure of the cause, well looking at that blast on CNN that puppy is a terrorist act. No question in my mind. The smoke plume and thermal is a device not some ruptured steam line. Call it as it is.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Rapparee
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:07 PM

Yeah, I thought so too. But I'll wait for more information. But they better not hurt the Boston Public Library or I'll get REALLY angry!

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: ranger1
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:07 PM

Right now I'm less concerned with how and more for the people I know who are running today.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:13 PM

"3:55 pm ET: Police set off controlled explosion in Boston. Third explosion hear."

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:17 PM

" 4:11 pm ET: Boston Fire Department to brief media at 4:30pm at Westin Hotel."

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Alice
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:17 PM

Two reported deaths so far, and when it first happened, there were horrific photos coming in to me online. Insanity, insanity.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Ebbie
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:22 PM

Thoughts and prayers.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:24 PM

"4:21 pm ET: Boston Police confirms they have found three more suspicious devices. One has been rendered safe.
"

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: catspaw49
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:29 PM

Some very serious injuries being reported as well as the deaths.....dimemberments, etc.

We are not so far out of the trees............


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:30 PM

"4:29

Jason Sickles, Yahoo News: A federal law enforcement source tells CBS News "hell, yes" they were bombs."

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:31 PM

Peter Sagal, the host of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me had just crossed the finish line when the explosions happened. He was just interviewed on NPR. No news they can offer yet, just the report that it happened. Twitter is probably the best source, trending #bostonmarathon.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:31 PM

"4:29
The Boston Globe@BostonGlobeUPDATE: Another suspicious package was reported near the Harvard #MBTA station"

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:33 PM

4:29

Jason Gilbert: CBS News reporting that 6 are in critical condition at Mass General hospital alone.
4:30

Jason Sickles, Yahoo News: Cause unknown at this time. No suspects have been identified.
4:30
Boston Police Dept.@Boston_PoliceNews conference in 15 minutes Westin Hotel #tweetfromthebeat via @CherylFiandaca
4:30
NECN@NECN#MBTA police asking people who see anything suspicious to call: 617-222-1212

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:35 PM

"4:34
Comment From Pat Ynnac
wbz reported that a device was found under the grand stands, it was deactivated
"

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:36 PM

Yeah certainly bombs. terrorist? probably or nut job or assassin or murderer

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:39 PM

"4:24 pm ET: A Federal law enforcement authority confirms to ABC News this was an intentional bombing, using small portable explosive devices."

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: TIA
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:39 PM

Connection to Patriot's Day?

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:40 PM

"4:39

Jason Sickles, Yahoo News: From the Associated Press: "British police also say they are reviewing security plans for Sunday's London Marathon. It's the next major international marathon. A London Metropolitan Police spokesman says police are working with marathon officials to review security plans.""

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:43 PM

http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/04/photos-of-the-boston-marathon-bombing/100495/

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Jeri
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:45 PM

Athlete Tracking

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:45 PM

"4:43

Jason Sickles, Yahoo News: The New York Post reporting: A federal law-enforcement source confirmed to The Post there are at least 12 dead and nearly 50 injured. Fox News reported that Massachusetts General Hospital was treating 10 people with amputated limbs and all operating rooms were on hold. Authorities have a identified a suspect, who is currently being guarded in a Boston hospital with shrapnel wounds."

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: TIA
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:46 PM

Thank you Jeri

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:49 PM

"4:47

Jason Gilbert: Boston Police have only confirmed 2 dead. New York Post reporting 12 dead, but that is unconfirmed."

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: TIA
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:49 PM

Good God the photos BB linked to are ghastly

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:51 PM

4:49
WBUR@WBUR.@Boston_Police confirm one explosion at JFK Library, investigating if related to #bostonmarathon explosions
4:50
NECN@NECNTUNE-IN RIGHT NOW FOR NEWS CONFERENCE: ON AIR AND LIVESTREAMING: NECN.COM

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:57 PM

4:56
NECN@NECNFamilies of victims looking for information can call: 617-635-4500
4:57

Jason Sickles, Yahoo News: Police say they are investigating all leads right now ... not confirming the number of fatalities at this time.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:59 PM

4:58
NECN@NECNLaw enforcement official: Cellphone service shut down in Boston area to prevent potential remote detonations of explosives, according to @AP

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: ranger1
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 04:59 PM

Thanks, Jeri. I know that the two friends I haven't heard from yet finished before the explosions. Hopefully Kathy messages me soon that they're ok.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Alice
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 05:04 PM

Google has provided this:
http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions

Looking for someone or have info about someone at Boston explosions, go to link above.


Alice

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 05:11 PM

5:10
NBC Sports Network@NBCSNReports of Marathon Runners that crossed finish line and continued to run to Mass General Hospital to give blood to victims #PrayforBoston

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: ranger1
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 05:13 PM

Phew. Last two friends have been accounted for. One, a registered nurse, finished in between the first two explosions and immediately headed into the crowd to help.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 05:22 PM

"5:20

Virginia Heffernan, Y! News: JFK Library says:
"Investigators are investigating. Any tie to Boston Marathon explosions is pure speculation. More information as we receive it."
5:21

Virginia Heffernan, Y! News: So scratch the idea that a connection between the marathon explosions and the library explosion is all but confirmed. It's back to "pure speculation""

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 05:31 PM

5:22 pm ET: Federal law enforcement officials are treating incident as a "terrorist attack."

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Greg F.
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 06:17 PM

Two words, People:



Timothy McVeigh.



Good thing they all but disbanded the Domestic Terrorism Unit of Baby Bush's Department of Hopeless Stupidity

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Ron Davies
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 06:38 PM

"Two words".    Premature to say that.   We'll see. Plenty of possibilities.

At this point, speculation helps nobody.

Which of course doesn't stop some Mudcatters, longtime Olympic champions in Leaping to Conclusions, from favoring us with their wisdom.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: bbc
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 06:39 PM

Tami, I'm glad your friends are ok! This is hitting me hard. I grew up in a suburb of Boston. Patriot's Day was a school holiday & my mom worked on the Marathon route & would take breaks to watch the runners go by. This is so awful! What a world we live in.

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: John on the Sunset Coast
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 06:54 PM

Timothy McVeigh? I guess GregF. has some special knowledge about a copycat perpetrator.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 07:02 PM

Fucked up...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 07:09 PM

Obviously it's an act of terrorism. That doesn't imply anythinh whatsoever about who did it. I took it that greg's point was that it could as well be home grown terrorists as foreign.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Jeri
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 07:12 PM

Early for speculation, but there's an information vacuum, so that's all we have. It's tax day, it's Patriot's Day, and once upon a time, there was a "Boston Tea Party". I think it's domestic, and the level of angry rhetoric fuels the crazies.

It's good it wasn't worse, but they're saying an 8 year old kid was killed, and anybody killed is bad enough.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Rapparee
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 07:22 PM

Aurora, Colorado: terrorism.
Newtown, Connecticut: terrorism.
Chicago, Illinois: terrorism.
Holbrook, Idaho: terrorism.
London, England: terrorism.
Belfast, Northern Ireland: terrorism.
Baghdad, Iraq: terrorism.
Columbine High School, Colorado: terrorism.
Mombai, India: terrorism.
Boston, Massachusetts: terrorism.

ANY violent act is an act of terrorism. Some are larger in scale than others. The difference between a drive-by shooting and a car bomb exploding in a busy shopping district is only one of size.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 07:46 PM

There is no logical argument that this was anything but an act of terrorism...

We'll just have to let the FBI figure it out and...

... I trust they will...

The last bomb, which didn't go off, may very well produce enough evidence to nail the person of people who did this...

Bottom line??? We all need to chill and let the smart people get the the evil ones...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: maeve
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 07:53 PM

Three friends were there- all are safe.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 08:11 PM

tami, so glad to hear your friends are okay.

((((bbc)))

no professional investigator will put much backing into speculation...i'll wait to see what they say when they've had time to really go through the evidence.
a
in the meantime, love and light to all, and strong hearts and steady hands to those who work on the injured.

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Dead Horse
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 08:27 PM

Bombs planted by the terrorists in Northern Ireland were an almost daily occurence while I was there in the 70's, and many of them caused multiple indiscriminate deaths.
The terrorists concerned received a large amount of funding via NORAID and Boston was one of their foremost financial contributors.
Dont get me wrong - I deplore this latest outrage, but the irony does not escape me or many of my comrades from that troubled time.

Subject: RE: BS: Explosions at Boston Marathon
From: Greg F.
Date: 15 Apr 13 - 08:58 PM

Thanks Kevin - glad someone with reasoning ability and common sense is paying attention.