Explosions at Boston Marathon

Tchocky · 04-15-13, 03:30 PM

Way too early to tell. Let's not do that.

Oberon · 04-15-13, 03:36 PM

It's being gradually confirmed that devices were responsible for these explosions. AP reports that an intelligence chief has stated that two more devices are being dismantled and there has been a controlled explosion on a potential third.

I think it's safe to say now that it's an act of terrorism, but from who is still too early to say.

A graphic showing the approximate location of the explosions:

There has been reports of an explosion at the Library, possibly the controlled explosion from earlier. It's getting a bit confused now, but Boston PD are said to be doing a statement soon so that will hopefully clear things up a bit.

Tchocky · 04-15-13, 03:46 PM

Third explosion at the JFK library. No further details yet.

eddie · 04-15-13, 03:59 PM

Police officials have said there has been a 3rd explosion at the JFK Library, but no info on casualties.

TarJak · 04-15-13, 04:07 PM

23 injured reported. Hopefully not many more die from this.

Stealhead · 04-15-13, 04:11 PM

That number sounds very conservative on CNN they say 46 people injured several critically.Sounds about right judging from some aerial shots of the area they are showing now lots of what looks like blood.Whoever planted the bombs they wanted to kill the crowds that would be standing near the finish line.

I hope that they did a sweep of the area if someone was really nasty they would plant more devices to explode a few hours after the first ones.

Synthfg · 04-15-13, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tchocky

Way too early to tell. Let's not do that.

Being British and old enough to have experienced a few of these, it's definitely terrorist, its probably domestic (the target isn't high enough profile to be otherwise) and it's too sophisticated for your average pissed off hormonal high schooler,

Tchocky · 04-15-13, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Synthfg

Being British and old enough to have experienced a few of these, it's definitely terrorist, its probably domestic (the target isn't high enough profile to be otherwise) and it's too sophisticated for your average pissed off hormonal high schooler,

I'd say we're all too far away and uninvolved to speculate right now. I'm Irish, border counties, and also old enough to know what this looks like. But I can wait to hear from those on the scene.

Stealhead · 04-15-13, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Synthfg

Being British and old enough to have experienced a few of these, it's definitely terrorist, its probably domestic (the target isn't high enough profile to be otherwise) and it's too sophisticated for your average pissed off hormonal high schooler,

No one can say for sure yet who is behind the attack.I am never a fan of speculation.I recall the attack in Norway a few years back every was crying "Islamic extremist" and that was wrong.The target is as viable for an Islamic extremist as it could be for a any other terrorist.The Boston Marathon is an international event after all.

That being said the fact that a bomb was placed near a library implies someone with a more political agenda.

Platapus · 04-15-13, 04:21 PM

I agree, let's let the authorities have a chance to complete their investigation.

Jimbuna · 04-15-13, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I agree, let's let the authorities have a chance to complete their investigation.

Rgr that

Ducimus · 04-15-13, 04:32 PM

I know one thing, if they find the person(s) behind this, and if they aren't middle eastern in decent, this WILL be politicized in the worst way. Hell, that already started on page one of this thread, and other places on the web.

Armistead · 04-15-13, 04:34 PM

I think it was a lone individual using a phone. The time between explosion is about the time to send one call, then hit the button for the other call.

Sad for the Sandy Hook people being honored there, to have to now deal with this.

Ducimus · 04-15-13, 04:43 PM

I kind of consider this tabloid news, so take this with the entire salt shaker, and a heaping helping of skepticism.

The Blaze:
NY Post: Saudi National Identified as Suspect in Boston Marathon Explosions

Drilling down to the NY post:
12 dead, at least more 50 injured after 2 explosions rock Boston Marathon, suspect identified and being guarded in hospital

Drilling down further on the NY post
Authorities ID suspect as Saudi national in marathon bombings, under guard at Boston hospital

Assuming there's truth in these articles, At this early stage in events, this will probably turn out to be a case of the wrong suspect.

joea · 04-15-13, 05:22 PM

Ugh not again.

04-15-13, 03:30 PM	#1
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Way too early to tell. Let's not do that. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

04-15-13, 03:36 PM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	It's being gradually confirmed that devices were responsible for these explosions. AP reports that an intelligence chief has stated that two more devices are being dismantled and there has been a controlled explosion on a potential third. I think it's safe to say now that it's an act of terrorism, but from who is still too early to say. A graphic showing the approximate location of the explosions: There has been reports of an explosion at the Library, possibly the controlled explosion from earlier. It's getting a bit confused now, but Boston PD are said to be doing a statement soon so that will hopefully clear things up a bit. Last edited by Oberon; 04-15-13 at 03:47 PM.

04-15-13, 03:46 PM	#3
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Third explosion at the JFK library. No further details yet. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

04-15-13, 04:21 PM	#10
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,438 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I agree, let's let the authorities have a chance to complete their investigation. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

04-15-13, 04:34 PM	#13
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	I think it was a lone individual using a phone. The time between explosion is about the time to send one call, then hit the button for the other call. Sad for the Sandy Hook people being honored there, to have to now deal with this. __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

04-15-13, 03:59 PM	#4
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Police officials have said there has been a 3rd explosion at the JFK Library, but no info on casualties.

04-15-13, 04:07 PM	#5
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	23 injured reported. Hopefully not many more die from this.

04-15-13, 04:11 PM	#6
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	That number sounds very conservative on CNN they say 46 people injured several critically.Sounds about right judging from some aerial shots of the area they are showing now lots of what looks like blood.Whoever planted the bombs they wanted to kill the crowds that would be standing near the finish line. I hope that they did a sweep of the area if someone was really nasty they would plant more devices to explode a few hours after the first ones.

04-15-13, 04:32 PM	#12
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I know one thing, if they find the person(s) behind this, and if they aren't middle eastern in decent, this WILL be politicized in the worst way. Hell, that already started on page one of this thread, and other places on the web.

04-15-13, 04:43 PM	#14
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I kind of consider this tabloid news, so take this with the entire salt shaker, and a heaping helping of skepticism. The Blaze: NY Post: Saudi National Identified as Suspect in Boston Marathon Explosions Drilling down to the NY post: 12 dead, at least more 50 injured after 2 explosions rock Boston Marathon, suspect identified and being guarded in hospital Drilling down further on the NY post Authorities ID suspect as Saudi national in marathon bombings, under guard at Boston hospital Assuming there's truth in these articles, At this early stage in events, this will probably turn out to be a case of the wrong suspect.

04-15-13, 05:22 PM	#15
joea Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: At periscope depth in Lake Geneva Posts: 3,512 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Ugh not again.