NAPD Joins SWAT Response

Two people were killed and more than 100 people were injured by two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon.

Regional SWAT teams have been sent in to Boston to help, and that includes members of the North Andover Police Department. Officer William Brush was called in with the K-9 unit.

There was reportedly a third explosion at the JFK Library as well as two additional explosives found near the finish line.

People are being urged to stay home. If they are in hotels they are being asked to say in their rooms. 

If you are trying to locate a family member call 617-635-4500.

If anyone saw anything suspicious or knows any information they are asked to call 1-800-494-TIPS.

For up-to-the-minute updates of the Boston Marathon bombings, click this link: http://patch.com/A-3CSp.