Someone decided to plant 2 bombs at end of Boston marathon…happening as we speak

so sorry to hear about this.
watching it on sky news right now. i hope they get these people

CNN) — Two bombs struck near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing two people and injuring at least 28.

The explosions sent smoke billowing into the air at Copley Square, turning a site of celebration into a mess of destruction.

“It felt like a huge cannon,” a witness told CNN about one of the blasts.

Authorities in Boston have found other explosive devices that they were working to dismantle, a federal law enforcement source told CNN. The devices were “low flashpoint,” and did not appear to have shrapnel inside them, the source said.
Blasts near Boston Marathon finish line
Eyewitness: People ‘very badly hurt’

It was unclear who may have planted the bombs. There were no credible threats before the race, a state government official said.

Out of an abundance of caution, the Lenox Hotel was evacuated, the Boston Globe reported, as authorities looked into possible security concerns.

Massachusetts General Hospital said it was treating 19 injured people, six of them in critical condition. Tufts Medical Center reported that it was treating nine people. Combined, that brings the number of injured to at least 28. Police reported 22 people injured.

Crowds were in the area watching the runners when the blasts took place.

“We are currently in contact with federal, state and city officials,” Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick wrote on Twitter.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder spoke with FBI Director Robert Mueller and U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz, a Justice Department official said.

Holder has directed the full resources of the Justice Department to be deployed to ensure the matter is fully investigated, the official said.

The Federal Aviation Administration placed a flight restriction over the site of the blasts.

Other cities, including New York and Washington, tightened security as a result. Following standard protocol, the White House cleared out an area in front of the West Wing.

“If you see something, say something,” Mark Boughton, mayor of Canbury, Connecticut, wrote on Twitter. “All cities will be on a heightened state of alertness per Homeland Security protocols.”

Mike Baingon, who works at the Atlantic Fish Company in Boston, said an explosion took place in front of the restaurant and that he was right by the front door at the time.

The explosions occurred at about 2:45 p.m., more than two hours after the first of the race’s nearly 27,000 runners had crossed the finish line, CNN Producer Matt Frucci reported.

The race was halted as was subway service into the area.

Runners east of Massachusetts Avenue were directed to Boston Common; those west of Massachusetts Avenue were directed to Kenmore Square, the state’s emergency management agency said.

Troops from the Massachusetts National Guard were assisting police as well.

@peterou812: Boston Marathon bomb not good..RIP to the deceased.Thoughts & Prayers to all involved.

Thoughts and prayers to the people and families that are dealing with this.

Hopefully, they catch the cowards that did this and punish them severely.

What a horrible thing to happen. I hope they catch the mother fuckers who did this or who organized it and end them… The US government need to stop fucking around when it comes to this shit. Go find who did it and kill the fuckers.

Thoughts and prayers to everyone involved.

If they catch these bastards they should hold a public execution in downtown Boston for all the world to see.

videoman320: If they catch these bastards they should hold a public execution in downtown Boston for all the world to see.

I agree 100%…maybe even a good public stoning.

Prayers out to all involved . How fd up people have become.

videoman320:
If they catch these bastards they should hold a public execution in downtown Boston for all the world to see.

I agree….. absolutely sickining people do stuff like this.

my buddy was there and I was considering running it it too but did not have the time with work. My buddy is ok but a bit shooken up as he was only about 500 yards away when they went off.

man this one hit close to home. 50 minutes away.

thoughts and prayers to the familys,

Rob

The manhunt is finally over.