New York Post: Saudi National, 20, in Custody as Suspect in Boston Marathon Terrorism Attack; Death Toll Now 12

 

 


 

Posted by Nicholas Stix


Authorities ID suspect as Saudi national in marathon bombings, under guard at Boston hospital
April 15, 2013, 4:28 p.m.; last updated: 6:24 p.m.
New York Post/AP

Police clear the area at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon.

Investigators have a suspect — a Saudi Arabian national — in the horrific Boston Marathon bombings, The Post has learned.





Law enforcement sources said the 20-year-old suspect was under guard at an undisclosed Boston hospital.

Fox News reported that the suspect suffered severe burns.

It was not immediately clear why the man was hospitalized and whether he was injured in the attack or in his apprehension.

The man was caught less than two hours after the 2:50 p.m. bombing on the finish line of the race, in the heart of Boston.

 

Chaos in Boston this afternoon
 

In addition, Boston police have surveillance video of someone bringing multiple backpacks to the blast site, according to CBS News.

Police also confirmed that there was a third explosion, at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. It was not immediately clear how much damage was done or whether it was related to the bombings at the marathon finish line.

The library bombing occurred about 4:30 p.m. and more than a mile from the marathon.

A law enforcement source confirmed to The Post that 12 people were killed and nearly 50 were injured in today's blast.

 

The second bomb blast today at the Boston Marathon