Bombing at Boston Marathon. / Shooting at MIT

[RoxSox 3,593]

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Terrible. Best wishes go out to the families and the injured.

[Weiss 8,279]

This is too sad

Best of luck to those injured.

[rikunobodyxiii 700]

Damn.

Hope and prayers to those injuried, their families and the families of those that died.

[Lady Aleister 1,677]

I hope it was not a terrorist attack....that would be a good place and a good time for one...I just hope everyone who has connection to this site....no...everyone is okay over there and that no more bombs are fired elsewhere....

[Silvia Kuroi 1,480]

I came home to this on the news. 'Shocking' is a good word for what happened, I didn't (Nor do I think anyone did) expect it at all, and I give my best wishes to those affected.

[Javelin434 3,164]

Watching CNN right now, let's not jump to conclusions. 

[Koko 3,944]

this is just awful ugh

[4Everbee 1,365]

I was going down town today when this happened.

I can't believe somebody who do this, it's so sick.

[WakelessDream 2,282]

This is horrible ) : prayers and best wishes go out to the victims and everyone affected.

[Jake Granbell 23]

I got hurt by the blast I'm okay though I fell over but got away safely.

[Keyblade101 526]

So far there's 2 people dead... 53 injured. Death rate may rise due to criticals.

Edited April 15, 2013 by Keyblade101

[Koko 3,944]

I think there's been 3 explosions (1 controlled) and another detected device. It's officially a bombing. The fire at the JFK library is being said to be unrelated but they're investigating. Boston is in high alert and if you live around there it's best to stay indoors and DON'T USE CELL PHONES and DON'T GO TO THE HOSPITALS UNLESS YOU'RE INJURED. Cell phones can set off another device and keeps investigators from locating other devices. As well, going to the hospital to donate blood like many are encouraging will only keep people who are injured from getting treatment. Hospitals have said they have enough blood, but will need donations to restock later. 

[Daniel Black 1,981]

What the world has become....

[Amon 4,279]

I thoughts and prayers to those who have been affected by this in anyway.

[Ben G 166]

I think there's been 3 explosions (1 controlled) and another detected device. It's officially a bombing. The fire at the JFK library is being said to be unrelated but they're investigating. Boston is in high alert and if you live around there it's best to stay indoors and DON'T USE CELL PHONES and DON'T GO TO THE HOSPITALS UNLESS YOU'RE INJURED. Cell phones can set off another device and keeps investigators from locating other devices. As well, going to the hospital to donate blood like many are encouraging will only keep people who are injured from getting treatment. Hospitals have said they have enough blood, but will need donations to restock later.

Using your phone wouldn't set a bomb off....they would be synced to a specific phone number Edited April 16, 2013 by Ben Guinan

[Shana09 5,769]

I think there's been 3 explosions (1 controlled) and another detected device. It's officially a bombing. The fire at the JFK library is being said to be unrelated but they're investigating. Boston is in high alert and if you live around there it's best to stay indoors and DON'T USE CELL PHONES and DON'T GO TO THE HOSPITALS UNLESS YOU'RE INJURED. Cell phones can set off another device and keeps investigators from locating other devices. As well, going to the hospital to donate blood like many are encouraging will only keep people who are injured from getting treatment. Hospitals have said they have enough blood, but will need donations to restock later. 

 

There are also probably other bombings as well. I guess it's another terrorist attack in a city, this is just too damn awful. I really hope it's not another (or the same) major terrorist group and its more local so we don't have to go through another terrorist war. Even then targeting people, especially the marathon runners who have been training their entire lives in their towns just to prove they are fast enough and for fun just to be either killed or injured, is just awful.

Edited April 16, 2013 by Shana09

[Kaiso 2,764]

Using your phone wouldn't set a bomb off....they would be synced to a specific phone number

What they're saying is that the bandwidth is making it really difficult for cell phone usage, it's better to text a person.

 

This is really sad, and it just pisses me off that people would do this. I think it's amazing though the number of people that rushed to help all of the people in need though.

 

My heart goes out to all those involved. : (

 

 

From what I understand it was most likely two explosions went off, a third device was found and taken care of, then possibly 5 more were found????

News sources are hard to rely on with all of the mixed numbers....

[Kaneki Ken 1,516]

aww c'mon people! We just dealt with Sandy Hook and Aurora shooting; we don't want another mass attack again! what is wrong with people?

 

My condolences and prayers go to the injured and the families.

[Ben G 166]

aww c'mon people! We just dealt with Sandy Hook and Aurora shooting; we don't want another mass attack again! what is wrong with people?

 

My condolences and prayers go to the injured and the families.

The Sandyhook people were invited to stand at the finish line

 

What they're saying is that the bandwidth is making it really difficult for cell phone usage, it's better to text a person.

 

This is really sad, and it just pisses me off that people would do this. I think it's amazing though the number of people that rushed to help all of the people in need though.

Ah okay

 

That is one thing about America I hope never changes we always rush to the aid of our fellow countrymen and those in need through out the world

[Sora96 17,256]

 

I loved Wes Welker, but I'm just got a ton of respect for this guy. And this is an amazing thing to do. And with Tom Brady throwing to him, this is could be very exciting!

 

#PrayForBoston

[Noobles 301]

This day is probably the worst day for Boston. Truly tragic. I'd never knew a city I'd visit last summer could be turned upside down in a blink of an eye. It's such a great city. So beautiful and calm. But a few incidents could turn a bright and flourishing city into it's darkest hours. 

 

So much as happened since the two bombs that have exploded at the Finish line. They found one more undetonated bomb and defused it. The JFK Library was lit on fire with some damage. All cities on high alert especially New York in which they deployed a few helicopters to circle/patrol the under construction Freedom Tower. All major cities in US and globally are on high alert. They even closed down  Pennsylvania Blvd which is the road in front of the White House to tourist. 

 

It's slightly awkward because there's so much speculation too. I don't even know what are facts now and what is a speculation or assumption. Like some are saying the bomb are a cover up for a Boston Bomb Training. Guess I'll have to wait till tomorrow for the full news/update. At least the majority of the media hasn't jumped into any conclusions yet. Hope they find who did it and get to the bottom of this tragic mess. 

 

Need to find my rainy day jar now. Pray for Boston.

[Koko 3,944]

Don't know how many people here are from Boston, but another warning is that if you live in Boston and you're a Person of Color (especially if you're Muslim!), BE VERY CAREFUL. People are already making death threats and being racist shits and it's probably best to avoid the streets since people are being racist ass hats and already pinning it on Muslims. Hey even in general, wherever you are, be very careful because people all over are blaming it on Muslim terrorists (even though it could've easily been anyone) so just be safe! 

[Hazimie 1,595]

I got a feeling that World War III will begin,but let's just hope this incident will never occur again...

[Rob 5,571]

Honestly, I'm not surprised and its very unfortunate that this had to happen.

 

What is wrong with people? People cant go to the movies without violence happening. People cant go to school without violence happening. Now, people cant go to sporting events without violence happening.

 

 

I loved Wes Welker, but I'm just got a ton of respect for this guy. And this is an amazing thing to do. And with Tom Brady throwing to him, this is could be very exciting!

 

#PrayForBoston

 

Thought he was on the Broncos?

[Sora96 17,256]

Honestly, I'm not surprised and its very unfortunate that this had to happen.

 

What is wrong with people? People cant go to the movies without violence happening. People cant go to school without violence happening. Now, people cant go to sporting events without violence happening.

 

 

Thought he was on the Broncos?

 

He is at the Broncos now. Amendola is his replacement.