The latest reports are now calling the explosions at the Boston Marathon a terrorist attack. In addition it was being reported by NBC news that an eight year old child was one of the two victims that was killed by the horrific events in Boston.
In addition there is an estimated 100 individuals wounded in the attack, a number that’s sure to fluctuate as more information comes in.
The sports world has also reacted via Twitter to the events that continue to develop within the city of Boston at this hour…
https://twitter.com/JozyAltidore/statuses/323891689729191936
Prayers goes out to those involved/hurt in #BostonMarathon. WTF is wrong with people man. Just sad
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 15, 2013
To Protect & serve “@BGlobeSports: Police react in aftermath of explosion #bostonmarathon (John Tlumacki photo) pic.twitter.com/Xux8qrwWbh”
— Scott Van Pelt (@notthefakeSVP) April 15, 2013
Praying for everyone at the Boston Marathon.
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) April 15, 2013
Prayers go out to all those in the Boston area. #BostonMarathon What has this world come to?
— jerryrice (@JerryRice) April 15, 2013
Game is off. Our best to everyone affected, please be safe.
— Andrew Ference (@Ferknuckle) April 15, 2013
https://twitter.com/JaValeMcGee34/statuses/323890442901024770
Praying for everyone at #BostonMarathon right now. Sometimes I can't even believe these things happen in the world everyday, so sad.
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) April 15, 2013
Thoughts and prayers with everyone at the #BostonMarathon. #PrayForBoston
— Christian Laettner (@laettnerbball) April 15, 2013
Wow can't believe what just happened at the Boston Marathon. Praying for everyone down there.
— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) April 15, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in this #bostonmarathon ordeal…so sad
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) April 15, 2013
My prayers to the families of those lost at the Boston marathon as well as those injured. I hope answers are found quick
— Braylon Edwards (@OfficialBraylon) April 15, 2013
https://twitter.com/STYLATORARMY/statuses/323902875883413504
I hate hearing stories like the Boston marathon. So senseless
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) April 15, 2013
Runner I just talked to: "I'm just going to sit here and cry." #BostonMarathon
— Michael Levenson (@mlevenson) April 15, 2013
h/t: SportsGrid