Explosion at Boston Marathon *NSFW IMAGES*

[presence06]

http://www.foxnews.c...spokesman-says/

DEVELOPING: The Boston Marathon headquarters has been locked down after two explosions were reported near the finish line, a spokesman told Reuters.

Witnesses reportedly heard two booms near the finish line inside the Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel that sounded like two claps of thunder.

The Associated Press says there are reports of injuries.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.c.../#ixzz2QYuTpoLx

http://www.weeklysta...hon_716390.html

with video. 2 explosions apparently at the finish line. Near the Boston Library.

*NOTE - Stupid political/debate posts can and will be removed without notice. This topic is for discussion of the news topic, not to debate your political views on any specific news channel, view of guns/bombs/drones etc.

Edited April 15, 2013 by xendrome
Added disclaimer at bottom

[siah1214]

Here's what looks like a picture of the blast:

https://twitter.com/Boston_to_a_T/status/323871088532668416/photo/1

[chrisj1968]

so much blood. :(

[_neutrino Veteran]

I am watching this unfold on the CNN website.

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

Yeah, a coworker just let a few of us know, we went into our break room which has two TV's, one on CNN and one on FOX (not kidding, had to keep everyone happy), and I would say this is not a coincidence and/or an accident based on what they were saying and showing. Only time will tell, but this definitely comes off as deliberate to me.

[calimike]

No flame, hate or insult. Respect everyone who injured people. Thanks!

Live Stream...

Bloomberg TV http://www.bloomberg.com/live-stream/

CNN http://edition.cnn.com/video/flashLive/live.html?stream=stream2&hpt=hp_t1

FOX 25 Boston http://www.myfoxboston.com/category/235888/fox-25-live-video-stream

WHDH 7 http://www1.whdh.com/video/7newslive

[f0rk_b0mb]

Is it annother terrorist attack?

[theyarecomingforyou]

It strikes me as an unusual event to target.

[siah1214]

Is it annother terrorist attack?

As far as I'm concerned, yes, whomever is responsible, they're out to cause fear, which is the definition of a terror attack.

Doesn't matter what individual or group is responsible, it's a terrorist attack.

[chrisj1968]

not to mention hitting soft targets for mass effect.

[McKay]

Has anyone claimed credit for it yet?

[BajiRav]

:no: Looks like pics confirming rumor that several people lost limbs. This is sad, I frequent to this area on weekends and my wife+daughter were thinking about going there today :|

[Brian M. Veteran]

I wish everyone out there well.

Local cell networks are jammed to high heaven. One of my friends is there but I cannot get hold of them :/

[THolman Veteran]

I just read a report saying that there were Newtown families sitting nearby the explosion...

[f0rk_b0mb]

As far as I'm concerned, yes, whomever is responsible, they're out to cause fear, which is the definition of a terror attack.

Doesn't matter what individual or group is responsible, it's a terrorist attack.

Do you believe it is the Taliban or another group? Is that info avalible yet?

Edit: Just throwing this out there: North Korea?

[moloko]

That is a bloody site and no confirmed death yet? glad to hear that so far.

[chrisj1968]

3 dead so far as per CNN

also fox is reporting 3 dead http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/15/explosion-reported-near-finish-line-boston-marathon-spokesman-says/

[spudtrooper]

jeezus Christ, put those above pictures in something optional to view.. not safe for life

[ahhell]

Do you believe it is the Taliban or another group? Is that info avalible yet?

Edit: Just throwing this out there: North Korea?

How would that info be available?? This happened about 30 mins ago :|

[calimike]

video footage by boston.com http://live.boston.c...e/72909999?ss=1

boston.com reported 3 dead...

Live Blog & Tweeted by boston.com

http://live.boston.c...ley_Square?ss=1

[DocM]

Today is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Kim Il Sung, NK's first Dear Leader.

Just sayin'.

[spacer]

More senseless violence. Absolutely pathetic and disgusting that someone feels the need to do this.

[+Tyranade Subscriber²]

Holy S**T. In one of the images posted you can see a guy missing almost all of one of his legs. This is ... just completely woah. Damn. I have no idea how anyone can justify letting off bombs especially when there are god knows how many people around (if it was a bombing) it's absolutely disgusting.

EDIT: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/two_explosions_at_boston_marathon_iMR0LCkcwASg0RQfVsH1yI Apparently the Death Toll is now at 12.... This is horrifying.

[f0rk_b0mb]

How would that info be available?? This happened about 30 mins ago :|

IDK. That's why I'm asking this question. This isn't 2001 like the last time we were attacked. Information is more quickly exchanged.

[adrynalyne]

Is it possible that it was a leaking gas line that caused the explosion? I don't want to draw conclusions that someone intended to do this on purpose until evidence is shown.