A victim of the first explosion is helped on the sidewalk of Boylston Street, after two explosions went off near the finish line of the 117th Boston Marathon. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) The injured are helped at the scene of the first explosion on Boylston Street near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty
Two bombs exploded in the crowded streets near the finish line of the 117th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2013.
At least three people were killed and more than 140 people were injured.
It is a tragedy and I am very sad and sorry for the victims, their families and friend.
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