Tragedy struck the 117th Boston Marathon on Monday, 15 April, as two explosions occurred within moments of each other at about 2:50 PM near the Finish Line and at Boylston and Fairfield Streets in Boston, MA. As of this time, three persons have been confirmed dead and over 140 injured (some with very serious injuries).
A crime scene perimeter has been established in the Back Bay. For today, and likely remaining for several days, Boylston Street will be closed to traffic and pedestrians from Berkley Street to Massachusetts Avenue. All side streets along Boylston Street will also be closed from Huntington Avenue to Newbury Street. Buildings will be inaccessible while the crime scene is active. The City is working to provide shelter services to any displaced residents.
People returning to work tomorrow will notice an increased police presence in the City, including the presence of national guard and other armed officers at key points on the City including in and around the MBTA.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has taken the lead role in the investigation of the bombing. The FBI has set-up 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), prompt #3, for anyone who has information, visual images, and/or details regarding the explosions along the Boston Marathon route and elsewhere. No piece of information or detail is considered to be too small.
Members of the Boston Police Department, Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Services received a number of compliments from reporters and other persons present for the professionalism they displayed in their response to this emergency.
Media reports:
Boston Globe: Three killed, more than 100 injured in marathon blast
Boston Herald: City mourns bomb victims
Boston Globe: Hospital scene was like a battle zone
Boston Herald: Hospitals frantically treat blast victims
NECN: Boston Police Commissioner: We'll turn over every rock
WBZ-TV: 3 Dead, At Least 140 Hurt In Explosions At Boston Marathon Finish Line
CBS News: 911 call for aid of Boston Marathon bombings
New Haven Register: Boston Marathon explosion: Timeline of events
Background information:
Boston Emergency Medical Services
Federal Bureau of Investigation
National Association of School Psychologists: Helping Children Cope in Unsettling Times
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