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Lead Boston Marathon bombings investigator talks urban security
August 7, 2013Amy Canfield
BOSTON—When the two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line in April, there was chaos. Hundreds were seriously injured. Participants and spectators were panicked, not knowing where to turn for safety. Were there more explosive devices set to go off in a few seconds?Within 22 minutes, chaos was quelled, and the area was secured.How?“Through planning and training,” said Boston Police Department Superintendent William Evans.Three people died at the Boylston Street scene and...