More than 130 people were injured today as multiple explosions rocked the Boston Marathon in a "coordinated" terror attack.
Two explosions were detonated at the race's finish line within seconds of each other, beginning at 2:50 p.m, SIA reports citing New York Post. Three other undetonated devices were later discovered by authorities. A federal law enforcement source told The Post there are at least 12 dead and at least 132 people have been treated at seven area hospitals.
Law enforcement sources confirmed to The Post that authorities have a identified a suspect, a Saudi national, who is currently being guarded in a Boston hospital with shrapnel wounds.
CBS reported that an individual is in custody. He is reportedly cooperative and denies involvement in the attack.
President Obama, was briefed about the incident shortly after the explosions occured.
The Secret Service said they have expanded the security perimeter around the White House out of "an abundance of caution."
Obama called Boston mayor Tom Menino and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to express his concern for those that were injured and make clear that his administration is ready to provide needed support as they respond to this incident.
"The American people will say a prayer for Boston tonight and Michelle and I send our deepest thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims in the wake of this senseless loss," Obama said Monday evening.
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