GeekyAlex Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57579671/two-explosions-at-boston-marathon-finish-line/ Many injured.... this isn't gonna be good. Edited April 15, 2013 by GeekyAlex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolrawr Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Yeah I just got home and heard about this. It's crazy. Now they're saying the death toll is in the double digits. My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Boston. I don't think they know who did it so I guess it's just a matter of time that we find out. I hope it's not a terrorist organization like it was 12 years ago.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus1991 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) That's absolutely terrible, they're lucky the explosions weren't bigger. Hopefully they can figure out who's behind this. I also can't help but notice in the comments that people seem really eager to blame Islam on this, as if there's no other option. Update: Seems another bomb has gone off at JFK Library. Edited April 15, 2013 by Prometheus1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
† Emotional Outlet Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I thought the JFK library fire was unrelated. I don't know if we have any folk here in or around Boston, but just in case: know that phone lines are tied up. Don't panic if you can't reach folk, try texting or reaching them online. Alternatively, make calls over wifi via Google or the like. ETA: Some more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus1991 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) I thought the JFK library fire was unrelated. I don't know if we have any folk here in or around Boston, but just in case: know that phone lines are tied up. Don't panic if you can't reach folk, try texting or reaching them online. Alternatively, make calls over wifi via Google or the like. ETA: Some more information. I can't say anything for certain but I'm watching this live and they're saying there was an explosion at the library around 4:30. http://boston.cbslocal.com/live-video/ http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/6254/web/?rl=rr If anyone's interested in listening to the Boston emergency services live audio feed. http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/04/15/boston-marathon-explosion-breaking-updates.html?source=socialflow&account=thedailybeast&medium=twitter More info for anyone interested. Edited April 15, 2013 by Prometheus1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
† Emotional Outlet Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 It looks the police are now saying it's related. /shrug When stuff like this happens, people tend to panic and jump to conclusions and spread crazy information. My Tumblr is filled to the brim with people posting about it, I can't imagine what it's like over on Twitter. ETA: More information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I just read...OMGawd!!! Proves the world can be cruel and unpredictable. You just don't know where is safe anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekyAlex Posted April 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I know people have different thoughts about FOX News, but they're reporting a person of interest is in custody: http://foxnews.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus1991 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 President Obama will be making a statement shortly if anyone's interested. http://www.whitehouse.gov/live/president-obama-makes-statement-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
† Mute point Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I've gotten four calls, and 3 texts from people worried about friends and family who were planning to run or attend... I really wish I could help them, but unfortunately, I don't know any of them, or the people they were calling for... So all I could do was inform them that they have the wrong number so that they could try again, and hopefully dial the right one the next time. I don't know who is actually responsible for all of this, but it is a virtual guarantee that heads will roll by the time it is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpbk Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 wow its so sad now you cant even go running a marathon dam them :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
† poetictragedy Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Yeah, scary stuff. My childhood best friend goes to a college in Boston that's apparently like six blocks away from the explosion site.Things like this are always disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malyssa Rahl Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 They got one of the bastards. Hope they get the second before he hurts anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolrawr Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 It was crazy man. I was up all night listening to the Boston PD radio, Twitter, and 4chan with everything live updating. The moment I heard that they would commence the raids in the morning, I went to bed. From the sounds of it, it sounds like the one guy got away. I'm amazed how just one guy was able to get away from 10,000 cops. Also my favorite thing from the radio was Kevin "In and Out, Real Quick" Brennan. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNNgdoPNmgA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
† Mute point Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 .... What the hell? I heard on the radio earlier that the father of the two suspects is claiming that police have the wrong boys, and will be suing over the death of the first one. I'm sorry, but innocent people don't get into shootouts with the cops. They turn themselves in and attempt to clear things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolrawr Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 The manhunt is over!!! The guy is in critical condition being shot in the leg and neck, but he's stable. Now comes the interrogation part. Is it just the two brothers? Are there other bombings planned? Why did he do it? Hopefully we get these answers in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malyssa Rahl Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 I'm glad they caught him, and that they captured him alive.. if not particularly well. I hope they can get all of the answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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