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[SlowRevolution]

what was that burst of smoke from that they just showed on fox? the bomb squad explosion?

 

[sfedai0]

22 injured and 2 dead according to BPD.

 

[params7]

2 confirmed dead. 2 confirmed injured.

3 According to Fox, 4 According to Boston PD radio.

 

[Omegasquash]

I can't get in contact with my friend. She's not answering her phone. Fuck fuck fuck.

Could mean anything...just keep trying.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

I can't get in contact with my friend. She's not answering her phone. Fuck fuck fuck.

Cell towers are completely overwhelmed, try not to panic.

 

[Captain Pants]

Were they terrorists?

It is weird how the definition of this word has changed since 9/11. Someone set off bombs. They are a terrorist.

 

[Wario64]

List of runners with check in times: http://raceday.baa.org/individual.html

 

[Ziek]

Medical personnel just confirmed people did not make it, on WBZ

 

[Red_taiyaki]

WTF....wonder what happened. Need more details :V.

 

[Black Mamba]

I am not sure where NY Post is getting their info.

Police have confirmed 2 dead.

I'm hoping the post is wrong, that's for sure. 2 is still awful. Horrific day. Lots of people lost their limbs and their lives are forever different.

 

[serplux]

I can't get in contact with my friend. She's not answering her phone. Fuck fuck fuck.

Hope she's okay, bud. Was she a runner or spectator?

 

[kassatsu]

What devices?

Suspicious items that people call in or that are found by police.

 

[DOBERMAN INC]

Fuck, this is awful.

My thoughts go out to everyone there

 

[MThanded]

I don't "think that", it was just an observation. Crazy overreactions to that post.


Holy crap, seriously? No one is implicating anyone, good lord. From one extreme to the other.

You said maybe he had a detonator. There were other people running next to him who barely flinched too. If you look at the blast you will realize he was a little further way.

 

[Meelow]

Yeah, I'm hearing the marathon was done in tribute. It's also the oldest and most prestigious marathon in the US.

This is so sad, so I'm guessing it's now possible that this is connected to the Sandy Hook Attack?

 

[Shard]

MSNBC is saying the prelim report is that the explosions were due to IEDs.

 

[Meelow]

Sorry, GAF going down posted 3 of my posts.

 

[Meelow]

Double post.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Looks like there was a third explosion at JFK library.

 

[Wario64]

GAF is back, phew

Google people finder: http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions

 

[Camp Lo]

Any updates?

 

[kassatsu]

What devices?

Suspicious items that people call in or that are found by police. Everything is called a "device".

 

[FStop7]

Really depressing news for many reasons.

 

[LyleLanley]

Looks like GAF is finally back.

 

[vas_a_morir]

This is so sad, so I'm guessing it's now possible that this could be connected to the Sandy Hook Attack?

Possible. I don't want to think they would do something so horrible. If so, I don't know what to say for my country anymore.

 

[The Frankman]

WTF a third bomb confirmed at JFK library?

 

[grimshawish]

JFK confirmed as an explosion - not controlled. Controlled explosion was on the street and there are likely to be more as they clear lots of dropped luggage etc.

 

[User 100115]

We're back?

Three explosions confirmed, two at the marathon, one at JFK library.

 

[B-Dubs]

Any updates?

3rd explosion at the JFK memorial library

 

[Shard]

GAF is alive once more.

 

[toxicgonzo]

Bomber was a Saudia Arabian national?

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/authorities_under_suspect_guard_y2m8cJO29uC2PDGIjYBalO

 

[Archer]

http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/6254/web

great news feed. they're looking for a yellow Penske truck. suspect tried to get into the grounds claiming med supplies, then bounced after denied.

Bomber was a Saudia Arabian national?

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/authorities_under_suspect_guard_y2m8cJO29uC2PDGIjYBalO

suspect. we don't know. and the source is the Post. they're no better than the Enquirer.

 

[JABEE]

Three bombs now. One at JFK Library according to Police Commissioner.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Boston officials say there has been a "third incident" at the JFK Library but are not sure if it is related to the two other explosions.

 

[Raxus]

Any updates?

Third explosion at JFK Library.

 

[Mpl90]

Horrifying. Stay safe, Boston GAF.

 

[slightconfuse]

Police Two official hotlines set up; one for families of victims: 617-635-5500; one if you saw anything: 1-800-494-TIPS

 

[SlowRevolution]

Any updates?

I think still 2 dead/23 injured but could be wrong

 

[ivysaur12]

"Muslims" trending on twitter. Fucking hell.

 

[Feorax]

I was hoping the explosion at the library was the controlled one.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

Terrible, holed up in work I hadn't heard about this until I got out. Thoughts to everyone, especially any GAF there.

Some of this footage is shocking. Flashbacks to 9/11...Be safe all.

 

[Insane Dead]

Just read about this :/ So horrible. RIP to the people who were killed. Hope the others make a full recover.

 

[Guevara]

NYPOST with what I assume is some bullshit:

Authorities ID suspect as Saudi national in marathon bombings, under guard at Boston hospital

Investigators have a suspect — a Saudi Arabian national — 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.

It was not immediately clear why the man was hospitalized and whether he was injured in the attack or in his apprehension.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Suspect is a Saudi National

 

[MThanded]

We are back.

-CBS local claimed that they have picture of a guy with multiple backpacks and there are unconfirmed reports people saw him place on in a trashcan. They got this info from an FBI contact.

 

[WyndhamPrice]

This reddit thread is a good way to get caught up since GAF has been down

 

[Winterfang]

22 injured and 2 dead according to BPD.

No .

 

[MilesWebber]

Looks like there was a third explosion at JFK library.

And two(?) more undetonated devices.

 

[archnemesis]

Any updates?

• Third explosion at JFK Library.
• Saudi suspect injured by shrapnel and guarded by police at hospital.

 

[Drkirby]

Any updates?

Sounds like a 3rd bomb went off in the JFK library.