boston police department press conference summary:
◦ at 2:50 p.m., there were simultaneous explosions near the route of the boston marathon. each scene resulted in multiple casualties.
◦ all of the victims have been removed from the scene. officers have been sent to hospitals to get in touch with family members and potential witnesses.
◦ there has been a third incident. there was an explosion at the JFK library about half an hour ago. it is an ongoing event. they are not certain if it is related, but they are treating it as if they are.
◦ stay home. if you’re in a hotel — stay in your room.
◦ people who are trying to contact family members/friends can call: 617-635-4500
◦ people who have any information/tips: 1-800-494-TIPS
◦ people should be calm, but understand that it is an ongoing event. if you have any information, please call.
Railway blocked between Toronto and Montreal.
A native woman raped and beaten in Thunder Bay in what is being reported as a hate crime.
Earlier, someone threatened all the institutions at Kahnawake, saying he’d shoot any protesting natives.
Things are escalating, please be careful.
