Crime & Safety
Deadly Explosion at Boston Marathon: 2 From Rosemont Area Were Running
Two people from the Rosemont area are registered as competitors in the event.
A day of celebration has turned into tragedy and chaos as two explosions take place about an hour after the first man crossed the finished line in Boston this Monday.
According to the Boston Athletic Association website, two people registered for the race from the Rosemont area–they both reside in the 95826 ZIP code. Of them, Gordon Hall is not listed as having finished the race as of the time of this posting.
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It's likely that others from the city travelled out there to give them support. Patch will continue to report this story as it develops and bring news about our local runners as we hear more.
There is no confirmation about what may have caused the explosion.
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If you know anyone of these people, please encourage them to call Patch or their family members. Boston Police have reported more than 20 injuries and two deaths.
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