Boy, 8, one of 3 killed in bombings at Boston Marathon; scores wounded

Josh Levs and Monte Plott, CNN
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Updated 10:25 AM EDT, Thu April 18, 2013
An injured man is loaded into an ambulance after two bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. Three people were killed and at least 264 were injured.
An injured man is loaded into an ambulance after two bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. Three people were killed and at least 264 were injured.
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A man comforts a victim on the sidewalk at the scene of the first explosion.
A man comforts a victim on the sidewalk at the scene of the first explosion.
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The second explosion goes off near the finish line.
The second explosion goes off near the finish line.
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The first explosion knocked down<a href="http://piersmorgan.blogs.cnn.com/2013/04/15/bill-iffrig-subject-of-iconic-boston-globe-photo-the-shock-waves-hit-my-whole-body-my-legs-just-started-jittering-around-i-knew-i-was-going-down/"> 78-year-old runner Bill Iffrig</a> at the finish line. He got up a few minutes later and finished the race.
The first explosion knocked down 78-year-old runner Bill Iffrig at the finish line. He got up a few minutes later and finished the race.
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A runner embraces another woman on the marathon route near Kenmore Square.
A runner embraces another woman on the marathon route near Kenmore Square.
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Former New England Patriots <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1606043-former-new-england-patriot-joe-andruzzi-assists-survivors-at-boston-marathon" target="_blank" target="_blank">offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi</a> carries a woman from the scene.
Former New England Patriots offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi carries a woman from the scene.
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A victim of the first explosion is helped on the sidewalk of Boylston Street.
A victim of the first explosion is helped on the sidewalk of Boylston Street.
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An injured person is taken away from the scene in a wheelchair.
An injured person is taken away from the scene in a wheelchair.
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A woman kneels and prays at near the finish line.
A woman kneels and prays at near the finish line.
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People run down Exeter Street after the blasts.
People run down Exeter Street after the blasts.
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The explosions occurred around 2:45 p.m., about an hour after the first of the race's nearly 27,000 runners had crossed the finish line.
The explosions occurred around 2:45 p.m., about an hour after the first of the race's nearly 27,000 runners had crossed the finish line.
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Victims lie on the ground at the scene of the first explosion.
Victims lie on the ground at the scene of the first explosion.
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A couple runs from the scene pushing a stroller.
A couple runs from the scene pushing a stroller.
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A runner reacts near Kenmore Square after the explosions.
A runner reacts near Kenmore Square after the explosions.
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A man's blood-stained feet hang outside an ambulance.
A man's blood-stained feet hang outside an ambulance.
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A bystander who was injured in the first explosion is wheeled across the finish line while receiving medical attention from rescue workers.
A bystander who was injured in the first explosion is wheeled across the finish line while receiving medical attention from rescue workers.
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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/16/us/boston-heroes/index.html">Carlos Arredondo</a> was at the race handing out American flags to spectators. After the blasts, he helped emergency responders and is credited with helping a man survive serious leg wounds.
Carlos Arredondo was at the race handing out American flags to spectators. After the blasts, he helped emergency responders and is credited with helping a man survive serious leg wounds.
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The second explosion goes off near the finish line.
The second explosion goes off near the finish line.
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Police look at blown-out windows. The bombs shook buildings, witnesses said, sending people to seek shelter under tables.
Police look at blown-out windows. The bombs shook buildings, witnesses said, sending people to seek shelter under tables.
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Unclaimed runners' bags fill an area near the marathon finish.
Unclaimed runners' bags fill an area near the marathon finish.
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Women desperate to hear from loved ones are unable to get close to the site of the attack.
Women desperate to hear from loved ones are unable to get close to the site of the attack.
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Police and runners stand near Kenmore Square after the attack.
Police and runners stand near Kenmore Square after the attack.
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Runners gather near Kenmore Square after the explosions.
Runners gather near Kenmore Square after the explosions.
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An EMT worker is transferred to an ambulance outside a medical tent in Copley Square.
An EMT worker is transferred to an ambulance outside a medical tent in Copley Square.
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