8-Year-Old Boy Among Two Killed In Boston Explosions

A Boston police officer clears Boylston Street following an explosion at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two explosions shattered the euphoria at the finish line on Mond... A Boston police officer clears Boylston Street following an explosion at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. Two explosions shattered the euphoria at the finish line on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) MORE LESS
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An 8-year-old boy was one of two people killed Monday by two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, the Boston Globe reported

The dead included an 8-year-old boy, according to a law enforcement source who was briefed on the investigation…

 

At least 115 people were brought in for treatment at seven area hospitals. Brigham and Women’s Hospital received the most, with 26 treated, including two in critical condition.

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