Explosion at Boston Marathon Finish Line
Two explosions have been reported near the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street as thousands of people gathered for the race, and there are reports of injuries.
According to reports – store fronts have been blown out, and there have been reports of dozens of injuries.
3 deaths have been confirmed.
Witnesses said several victims lost limbs, the race was stopped and the area is being evacuated.
Read more: http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/metro/Explosions-reported-near-Boston-Marathon-finish-line/-/11971628/19757044/-/ktnc1wz/-/index.html#ixzz2QYt0thaj
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From The NY Post
Investigators have a person of interest 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.
Fox News has confirmed a person of interest is in custody at a Boston hospital.
Cell phone service has been shut down in Boston as a safeguard against potential remote detonation of additional explosives. This is only a precaution.
Report – Federal, state and Boston police are searching an apartment in Revere, near downtown Boston.
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/world-news/reports-of-explosion-near-finish-line-of-boston-marathon/story-fndir2ev-1226621194152#ixzz2QatZpg9p
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