Two bombs struck near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, turning a celebration into a bloody scene of destruction.
The blasts threw people to the ground, killing two and injuring dozens.
The Boston Globe reported that more than 100 people were being treated at area hospitals, including several children.
"Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups, will feel the full weight of justice,"
President Barack Obama vowed.
Boston "is a tough and resilient town," he said, adding that Americans will stand by
Bostonians "every single step of the way."
'Like a huge cannon'
The terrorist attack, near the marathon's finish line, triggered widespread screaming and chaos, shattered windows and barricades and sent smoke billowing into the air at Copley Square.
They were about 50 to 100 yards apart,
officials said.
"It felt like a huge cannon," a witness told CNN about one of the blasts.
Photos from the scene showed people being carried away on stretchers. One man in a wheelchair had blood all over his face and legs.
The bombs shook buildings, sending people to seek shelter under tables, witnesses said.
Federal authorities are classifying the
bombings as a terrorist attack, but it's not
clear whether the origin was domestic or
foreign, a federal law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation said.
Running list of things we know
Another explosive device found
Authorities in Boston found at least one other explosive device that they were dismantling, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis said.
Davis said a third blast at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library was believed to be related to the marathon bombings, but police later said that incident was believed to be fire-related. The library said all staff and visitors are safe.
It was unclear who may have planted the
marathon bombs. There were no credible
threats before the race, a state government official said.
There is no suspect in custody, but many
people are being questioned, Davis said.
As authorities searched the scene, numerous suspicious packages were found, possibly
because people fled the area, leaving items behind. Investigators were checking them.
The Marriott hotel at Copley Place was
evacuated as a precaution.
More details coming soon.......
The blasts threw people to the ground, killing two and injuring dozens.
The Boston Globe reported that more than 100 people were being treated at area hospitals, including several children.
"Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups, will feel the full weight of justice,"
President Barack Obama vowed.
Boston "is a tough and resilient town," he said, adding that Americans will stand by
Bostonians "every single step of the way."
'Like a huge cannon'
The terrorist attack, near the marathon's finish line, triggered widespread screaming and chaos, shattered windows and barricades and sent smoke billowing into the air at Copley Square.
They were about 50 to 100 yards apart,
officials said.
"It felt like a huge cannon," a witness told CNN about one of the blasts.
Photos from the scene showed people being carried away on stretchers. One man in a wheelchair had blood all over his face and legs.
The bombs shook buildings, sending people to seek shelter under tables, witnesses said.
Federal authorities are classifying the
bombings as a terrorist attack, but it's not
clear whether the origin was domestic or
foreign, a federal law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation said.
Running list of things we know
Another explosive device found
Authorities in Boston found at least one other explosive device that they were dismantling, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis said.
Davis said a third blast at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library was believed to be related to the marathon bombings, but police later said that incident was believed to be fire-related. The library said all staff and visitors are safe.
It was unclear who may have planted the
marathon bombs. There were no credible
threats before the race, a state government official said.
There is no suspect in custody, but many
people are being questioned, Davis said.
As authorities searched the scene, numerous suspicious packages were found, possibly
because people fled the area, leaving items behind. Investigators were checking them.
The Marriott hotel at Copley Place was
evacuated as a precaution.
More details coming soon.......
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