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Explosion in Boston. Details to come. UPDATE: PICS OF ABSOLUTELY NOBODY
April 15, 2013 at
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http://www.itv.com/news/update/20...nish-line/
http://www.reuters.com/article/20...ZF20130415
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Explosion reported at Boston Marathon finish lineLast updated Mon 15 Apr 2013 World Boston An explosion has been reported near to the finish line of the Boston Marathon, a spokesman has told Reuters. |
http://www.reuters.com/article/20...ZF20130415
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(Reuters) - The hotel that serves as the headquarters for the Boston Marathon was locked down on Monday after a security incident near the finish line. Two blasts were heard by reporters in the media center.A Boston Marathon spokesman told reporters that no one would be allowed in or out of the building. (Reporting by Scott Malone and Tim McLaughlin; Editing by Gerald E. McCormick) |
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Anyways, lets all move on from that post.
I've been seeing some more pics of these guys, hopefully someone will come up a pic of them getting in a car or whatever. Something.
Some people find that humor helps during tragic situations, even if it is in really bad taste.
That's the internet for you I suppose. It brings out the best and the worst in all people.
You won't laugh when it happens in your backyard.
Were you in Boston when this happened, BG?
You won't laugh when it happens in your backyard.
Were your friends near the time it happened, or were they at a good point behind to be diverted? Just glad they're safe. It could have been a lot worse if they didn't find those other un-detonated ones.
You're going to have to define "U.S. soil" for me..
Edit: They're reporting he has died of his injuries.
Edit: They're reporting he has died of his injuries.
WTF!!!!!! Link me. Something. Anything.
EDIT: nevermind. Found it. From reddit
EDIT 11:26 EST: They have a photo of the alleged suspect.
EDIT 11:27 EST: Heard a Black Male in all black clothing.
EDIT 11:32 EST: NBC just reported the shots on TV. No new info there.
EDIT 11:33 EST: There was a robbery at a near by 7-11 (Dark Skin White Male 5'11' 200lbs, black top). Could be related?
EDIT 11:40 EST: Woman reported on the ground screaming/crying. Male that was with her just walked away. [Unrelated, thanks /u/dontgotmilk [reddit.com]]
EDIT 11:42 EST: Image [twitter.com] from the scene. Warning blood.
EDIT 11:44 EST: Possible witness.
EDIT 11:47 EST: /u/philsmith24457 [reddit.com]points out they mentioned a mini excavator [reddit.com] [Unrelated]
EDIT 11:59 EST: Reportedly a group of Black males. 1 in a gray hoodie, in his early 20's, heavy set. 2 in black hoodies. Firearms present. [Unrelated].
EDIT 12:04 EST: from /u/TheFightingFarsi [reddit.com]: NBC Connecticut reporting MIT Officer has died [twitter.com]. (grain of salt till for now)
EDIT 12:07 EST: MIT updated their emergency site with news. Police are searching the campus, stay indoors.
EDIT 12:12 EST: Removed links to emergency site to prevent Reddit DDoS. Thanks /u/Some-Internet-Guy [reddit.com]
EDIT 12:13 EST: Boston Globe Editor confirms MIT officer death. [twitter.com]
EDIT 12:16 EST: /u/TheFightingFarsi [reddit.com]has more info on the MIT officer [reddit.com].
EDIT 12:17 EST: [Unrelated] Black male with grey hoodie put his firearm in the front pouch. Please stay inside tonight.
EDIT 12:23 EST: It seems like the MIT officer was the only one involved as of right now. No students have been reported harmed. Seems like a case of wrong place, wrong time. Will continue updating if any new information comes up.
EDIT 12:26 EST: Dark Skin White Male from 11:33 was mentioned. He has a gotee.
EDIT 12:28 EST: Black Mercedes SUV car-jacked in the last 30 minutes. 2 Middel-Eastern males with firearms. PLEASE don't be related to the bombings Q.Q License Plage - 137 NZ1
EDIT 12:30 EST: More images [twitter.com] from MIT.
EDIT 12:32 EST: The filled up with gas, payed cash. Car took off to Harvard Square.
EDIT 12:32 EST: Car owner is fine, escaped while they were filling up.
EDIT 12:34 EST: MIT updated their emergency site again. Police continue to sweep the campus.
EDIT 12:35 EST: Driver of car-jacked Mercedes displayed firearm to police.
EDIT2: NOT RELATED to the Boston bombings. Robbery at 7-11, robber fled and shot a cop.
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Reports of carjacking, possibly reported to MIT shooting. Shots being fired at police, grenades thrown.
Additional officers are down - the FBI is on scene.
LIVE STREAM: http://www1.whdh.com/video/7newslive
Reports of carjacking, possibly reported to MIT shooting. Shots being fired at police, grenades thrown.
Additional officers are down - the FBI is on scene.
LIVE STREAM: http://www1.whdh.com/video/7newslive
EDIT: Oh. You meant on TV...
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LIVE STREAM: http://www1.whdh.com/video/7newslive
They are filming the gunmen on the floor right now. He looks unarmed but it's possible he may have a device strapped to him.