We’ve just confirmed with the Boston Police Department that there was a third explosion this afternoon at the JFK Library in Boston. But there were reportedly no injuries from this incident.
Late Update, 5:07 PM: This incident was discussed at the Boston PD’s 4:30 PM press conference.
Later Update: 5:10 PM: Further updates here.
The latest we know: At least two news organizations have now published reports appearing to confirm that these were explosive devices. But they are all based on unnamed sources. As yet there is now official government statement to this effect. The AP further reports, with similar sourcing, that two additional explosive devices have been found in the area and are now in the process of being dismantled.
At 4:30 PM, just minutes from now, Boston city officials are scheduled to hold a press conference which may provide additional, official details on what happened. Watch the presser here.
We will update you as we are able to confirm more.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Intelligence official: 2 more explosive devices found at Boston Marathon; being dismantled.
Boston officials will be holding a press conference at 4:30 PM.
We’re monitoring the latest news out of Boston. Fox News reports three dead (another report from CNN says 2 fatalities). Video footage of the explosions. Biden reacts. We’ll bring you more as soon as we’re able to confirm new details.
3:50 PM: This probably states the obvious but at moments of high tension it merits repeating. We do not know what happened in Boston. We’ll probably get initial indications soon enough. But it’s highly probable that initials reports will include details end up being inaccurate.
3:59 PM: According to CNN, Boston PD is confirming that two are dead in Boston.
Reuters is reporting an explosion* at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
The race started early this morning, so the leaders had already finished hours before the explosion; and presumably much of the field had already crossed the finish line before the explosion occurred. But the finish line at a marathon usually remains a gathering point and center of activity for much of the day of the race, so a significant crowd could be expected to still be present.
Photos from incident are beginning to trickle in, particularly via Twitter, and include some gruesome and bloody scenes. “There are a lot of people down,” one man told the AP.
Ongoing coverage in TPMLivewire.
*Later reports indicate two explosions occurred in succession.
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