Explosion during Boston Marathon (non-political discussion)

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Apr 15, 2013 4:57 PM
This is sounding more and more like the work of a rogue, extremist outfit, and not the experienced planning of a terror cell. Could be wrong, but it doesn't really matter anyway. Either situtation is horrible.

If they've got somebody in custody, then we'll have our answers soon enough. Unfortunate. It's been a long while since we've had to really worry about "terrorist"-like activity here in the States.
Apr 15, 2013 4:57pm
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Apr 15, 2013 4:58 PM
Mohican00;1426027 wrote:jesus.....that guy in the wheelchair pic. :(
I just saw it. Horrible.
Apr 15, 2013 4:58pm
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Apr 15, 2013 4:58 PM
karen lotz;1426093 wrote:no specifis on event at JFK library, jst that it was another explosion
Now saying no injuries at the Library. Speculating here, but that could have been a symbolic target.
Apr 15, 2013 4:58pm
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Apr 15, 2013 4:58 PM
4 total blasts. The 2 at the Marathon, the 1 controlled., and then the 1 at JFL library.
No one injuried at the JFK one.
Apr 15, 2013 4:58pm
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Apr 15, 2013 4:58 PM
gut;1426092 wrote:Someone said the Director(?) of JFK Library is contradicting that report, saying it was just an unrelated fire.

hmm, police commissioner just said there was an explosion there
Apr 15, 2013 4:58pm
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Apr 15, 2013 4:59 PM
I trust no source on potential suspects right now.
Apr 15, 2013 4:59pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:00 PM
karen lotz;1426098 wrote:hmm, police commissioner just said there was an explosion there
I heard a report that it was caused by an electrical fire.
Apr 15, 2013 5:00pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:03 PM
So far NYP only source I see reporting 12 dead. I hope that they are wrong.
Apr 15, 2013 5:03pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:04 PM

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Apr 15, 2013 5:04pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:05 PM
I notice the NY Post is the only outlet reporting more than 2 dead at 12. Either they are really on it, or they really suck. I lean towards the latter.
Apr 15, 2013 5:05pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:06 PM
chicago510;1426102 wrote:So far NYP only source I see reporting 12 dead. I hope that they are wrong.
Sorry, didn't see your post.
Apr 15, 2013 5:06pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:13 PM
WebFire;1426107 wrote:Sorry, didn't see your post.
Glad I'm not the only one suspicious. They tend to be more tabloid-style journalism, no?
Apr 15, 2013 5:13pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:15 PM
Regardless of the motive... I enjoy seeing protest. People standing up for what they believe in is rare these days
Daniel Gibson posted this


Am I reading this wrong??, I got pissed reading it. But am I misinterpreting it??
Apr 15, 2013 5:15pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:16 PM
FoxNews confirmed person of interest at the hospital....whatever that means.

Cell phones being shut down in Boston also reported.
Apr 15, 2013 5:16pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:18 PM
Manhattan Buckeye;1426118 wrote:FoxNews confirmed person of interest at the hospital....whatever that means.

Cell phones being shut down in Boston also reported.

Being shut down? Or too many ppl using them so they aren't working.
Apr 15, 2013 5:18pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:19 PM
Midstate01;1426117 wrote:Regardless of the motive... I enjoy seeing protest. People standing up for what they believe in is rare these days
Daniel Gibson posted this


Am I reading this wrong??, I got pissed reading it. But am I misinterpreting it??
Only thing I can think of is that he's referring to something unrelated. Or he's just really fucking dumb. https://twitter.com/BooBysWorld1/status/323906447282941952
Apr 15, 2013 5:19pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:19 PM
Saying they are worried about cell phones used as triggers. Still unclear to me that they've actually found other devices, but have exploded unknown packages as a precaution.

Bruins game canceled. People ordered to remain off of streets.
Apr 15, 2013 5:19pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:20 PM
Manhattan Buckeye;1426118 wrote:FoxNews confirmed person of interest at the hospital
You lost me at Fox News
Apr 15, 2013 5:20pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:21 PM
gorocks99;1426120 wrote: Or he's just really ****ing dumb.
Sounds like something Rashard Mendenhall might have said
Apr 15, 2013 5:21pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:21 PM
May have killed cell phone access because they were used to detonate bombs.
Apr 15, 2013 5:21pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:22 PM
Boston 7's @jim_utter reporting that BPD have stormed in and apprehended someone at Tufts Med Center.

(sorry don't have ability to twitter link here)
Apr 15, 2013 5:22pm
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Apr 15, 2013 5:23 PM
Manhattan Buckeye;1426118 wrote:FoxNews confirmed person of interest at the hospital....whatever that means.

Cell phones being shut down in Boston also reported.
One of 2 things. Either the network is so flooded it cannot hand the volume. That is possible.
Or, they are jamming the signals to prevent IED.

Still too early to say for sure.
Apr 15, 2013 5:23pm