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earlier we learned 8-year-old martin richard also died in the attack. orts that martin's mom and sister also suffered grievous injuries and are still in the hospital along with most of the 183 people who were injured in the explosion. some of them are still fighting for their lives at this hour. meanwhile, a senior u.s. official tells our barbara starr at the pentagon that no foreign connection or link to al qaeda had been found in this attack, at least not yet. they have not named any suspect yet, the federal government, and no one has claimed responsibility. but the man hunt is on one assumes one of the most intense in our country's history. the news of the attack sent a shock wave through wall street yesterday. the dow suffered its biggest drop of the year. today the markets bounced back. optimism about housing and a pickup in hiring are credited for the surge. the traders began the day with a moment of silence for the victims in boston just before the opening bell. we'll have more on the marathon bombings in just a moment, but first we want to bring

the first, 8-year-old martin richard. martin was in the third grade. his mother and sister were seriously wounded. this photo of him is breaking hearts across the country. martin holding up a sign that says "no more hurting people, peace." the other identified victim is 29-year-old krystle campbell. her father says the family is shocked and devastated. officials think the bombs consisted of explosives and shrapnel packed in pressure cookers. hidden inside black duffel bags. president obama will travel to boston on thursday to speak at an interfaith service. today, he vowed to find those responsible and labeled the bombings an act of terrorism. >> this was a heinous and cowardly act. and given what we now know about what took place, the fbi is investigating it as an act of terrorism. any time bombs are used to target innocent civilians, it is an act of terror. it will take time to follow every lead and determine what happened. but we will find out. we will find whoever harmed our citizens and we will bring them to justice. >> today we also are getting n

. >>> como lo hacía martín richards niño de 8 años que murió, su mamá sufrió daño cerebral por la explosión fue la explosión muy muy asustado la gente corriendo los policías >>> las autoridades confirmaron que solo hubo dos explosiones de bombas de fabricación casera para los que se usaron ollas a presión con clavos y metrallas, las esquirlas salieron a golpear las extremidades de la muchedumbre, también apelaron al público para que dé información de las evidencias. >>> cuando se usan bombas contra civiles inocentes, es un acto de terrorismo dijo el presidente barack obama pero aún no sabemos quién es el responsable de los ataques. >>> será una investigación a nivel mundial y haremos todo lo posible para encontrar a los culpables para encontrarlos, mientras que el espíritu deportivo que trajo alrededor de 30 mil atletas de alrededor de 60 países se regresa a casa. >>> sí regresaría. >>> y correrías otra maratón. >>> seguro que sí. >>> esta misma tarde también las autoridades revelaron la identidad de una tercera víctima, es una estudiante de bachillerato de la universidad de boston, también

take a look. >> reporter: this is how martin richard will be remembered. the beaming 8-year-old boy holding a sign in a picture taken last year when he participated in a walk to promote peace in inner city boston. the sign declaring no more hurting people and the word "peace." this is also how he'll be remembered. as a brother and son, martin was attending the marathon with his entire family on monday the finish line in boston's back bay. his father bill and older brother henry on the lower left were not hurt. but his mother denise and younger sister jane were seriously injured. his sister who was a dancer lost a leg and may lose part of the other leg. the father, releasing a written statement describing this real life nightmare. my dear son martin has died from injuries sustained in the attack on boston. my wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries. we thank our family and friends, those we know and those we have never met for their thoughts and prayers. i ask that you continue to pray for my family as we remember martin. we also ask for

among the dead, eight-year-old martin richard of dorchester, massachusetts. and late today another of those killed was identified. 29-year-old krystle campbell of medford. we've also learned more about the two bombs planted near the finish line. they were filled with nails and ball bearings designed to maim as many people as possible at an event that drew runners and spectators from all over the world. >> this was a heinous and cowardly act, and given what we now know about what took place, the f.b.i. is investigating it as an act of terrorism. >> pelley: terrorism on patriots' day. a massachusetts holiday that celebrates the opening shots of the american revolution known to many in boston each year as marathon day. and we have just received word that the third person killed was a graduate student at boston university, the president of the university posted an announcement a short time ago, but he did not identify the student. there were reports yesterday that one or more unexploded bombs were disarmed. but it turns out there were only two bombs. both of them

killing three, like 8-year-old martin richard. the people on the streets hope they find the bomber. >> the worst thing, we couldn't find out who did it. that would just say they could get away with this. >> reporter: now people continue to walk around the perimeter, many snapping photos on their cell phones. and police want people who snapped photos yesterday during the race capturing images. if you notice anything suspicious they would like you to share that with the boston police department. live here in boston, i'm shomari stone. >>> all right, the flags are at half staff to honor the victims of the bombing. the flag will remain lowered until april 20th out of respect. and the president will go to boston on thursday, speaking at a service dedicated to those killed or gravely wounded in the bombings. earlier today, the president spoke to the nation with a message of strong resolve. steve handelsman has more. >> reporter: thank you, good evening, perhaps the most significant statement out of the obama administration today didn't

his name was martin richard. did i during the war. >> we have a picture from the ap that was released by martin richard's father who released a statement. we've seen him now at an ice hockey game, we've seen him in his communion suit. the heart breaking loss of this child with his mother and sister grievously wounded. what that family is suffering symbolizing what the city suffers. as you point out, resilient, yes. combative and tough. but also hearts are broken. >> they are -- they are an exemplary family. they're a classic boston family and they're very involved in their community and very loved in their community. and you know, last night people gathered at a restaurant in dorchester to remember martin and to celebrate the richard family. they're class all the way. >> the terrorist or terrorists knew what they were doing. because as other guests have described, from usa today, people pour out after going to fenway on patriots day and go to the finish line. they go to the restaurants and the bars to cheer on th

that 8-year-old boy is martin richard. >> 8-year-old martin richard is among those killed. >> 29-year-old krystle camp pel of massachusetts. >> the fbi intelligence agencies are involved in an intensive search for evidence. two and only two explosive devices were found. >> they were crudely made. they appear to have been assembled inside a pressure cooker. >> a common type of explosive. >> a low powered explosive. >> it was really, really loud and chaos. >> pandemonium, everybody started running and screaming. >> you could run in any direction. >> the past 24 hours, this city of boston has shown its strength and determination. >> we know our neighbors, grieve for them. we know the heroes, also. boston will overcome. >> reporter: tonight, here in boston, we are learning much more about the investigation of yesterday's explosions on boylston street. the bombs were pressure cookers containing shrapnel hidden in backpacks or nylon bags detonated by timers. fragments of nylon were found at the bomb sites from the bags that held the explosives. investigators found pieces of what they believe to

three people were killed including 8-year-old martin richard. his sister lost her leg. his mother suffered a brain injury. they're both recovering in the hospital. president obama calling these attacks an act of evil. >> if you want to know who we are, what america is, how we respond to evil, that's it. selflessly, compassionately, not afraid. >> and president obama will be in boston thursday. they're having an enter faith service for -- interfaith service for the victims. our bruce leshan has been in boston and has the latest from there right now. >> reporter: we are just outside one of the law enforcement staging areas on the boston common. and the authorities are pledging to go to the ends of the earth to catch the killer or killers. but the fbi is also pleading for help closer to home. this special agent in charge says these killer or killers are somebody's neighbor, somebody's friend, somebody knows them. the person who did this is someone's friend, neighbor, coworker or relative. we're asking anyone who may have heard someone speak about the marathon or the date o

. >> that was martin richard.as martin richard. i was like that's the boy we tried to save and ended up just having to triage and move on to someone else that could be saved. >> that was jane's brother. >> that was jane's brother. yeah. >> what's that like, i mean, you're with these people in the most horrible moment in this intimate moment and to not even know who they are, then to see on television the picture of this little boy when he was alive. >> during the event and the tragedy, you know, you don't really have a connection and it's not personal. i don't make it to sound like we don't care, because we do. but it's a very -- >> you've got to be focused. >> it's very methodical, this is what we have to do, this is who we can save. you have to assess each injury and each victim separately without bias and it's purely based on what can i do to save this person's life or help, and can it be saved. >> have you been able to talk to the family? is that something you ultimately would like to do? >> ultimately, it's u

all day today people sharing pictures of a little boy named martin richard. an 8-year-old who was killed in the bomb blast yesterday. his mother and younger sister were hurt too. abc's linsey davis traveled to their hometown. >> reporter: the big, brown smiling eyes of martin richard make the sorrow of what happened monday afternoon all the more palpable. the 8-year-old was known as a little league star. >> he was the fastest kid, just a marvel to watch >> reporter: friends say the family went to the boston marathon every year. but that first explosion ended martin's short life, sending his mother to the hospital with a serious head injury, his younger sister lost a leg. neighbors in this close knit community are now grieving along with martin's father. >> i was outside with my dog. i saw him get out of the car. he was dressed in hospital scrubs and i said, oh, my god, bill, are you okay? and he didn't even answer me. >> reporter: an outpouring of support and prayers for this family. in a statement, they say,y we thank our family and friends, those we know an

in a statement, martin's father, bill richards says, my dear son martin has died from the injuries sustained in the attack on boston. my wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries. we thank our family and friends, those we know and those we have never met, for their thoughts and prayers. >> they're your all-american family. >> jane sherman say neighbor. >> they used to play outside all the time, the kids had a good time. and it's just a horrendous tragedy. >> reporter: this entire community here in dorchester is in shock. and now, martin's friends have to cope with the fact that their classmate is not coming home. >> reporter: andres and alejandro went to school with martin. they say they'll miss his sense of humor. >> he used to try to make a sad moment into a funny moment. and he used to work for it to make everybody happy again. but this, he can't,because he's passed away. >> reporter: bill richards asks everyone to "continue to pray for my family as we remember martin. we also ask for your patience and privacy, as we work to simultaneously grieve and to recover ." >> adr

neighborhood of dorchester for one of their own, a beautiful gap-toothed 8-year-old boy named martin richard at the finish line of the marathon just after getting some ice cream. there is so much love here. >> we're here for support and love. that's what we do. >> reporter: they are dorchester strong, and they came out for martin and for his family who are suffering so much. here a family facebook photo, his mother denise recovering now from severe head injuries, his 6-year-old sister jane who lost a leg, his brother henry and his father bill. what does this do for you to be here? >> if it happened to my family, i know they'd be here for me. >> respect. it's terrible, it's awful, especially for the mother and the daughter. it's awful. >> reporter: neighbors dropped off flowers at the martin home. the clock in the center of town was stopped at the moment he was killed, and at a park where he used to play, children scrawled "pray for martin." >> when they announced it, i was like is it this martin, and then when i saw the last name i was like, yeah, and i thought it was very sad. >> reporter:

martin richard was the first confirmed fatality and krys tchtkrystle campbell was also killed. >> you couldn't ask for a better daughter. i can't believe this is happening. she's such a hard worker in everything she did. this doesn't make any sense. >> nbc's chris jansing joins us now live from boston. chris, what an emotional time for the city of boston. >> without a doubt. this is a city that is grieving. it's also a city that's coming together. and we saw it in a very big way and in a heart warming way last night in dorchester which is the home of 8-year-old martin richard. a big crowd came out to show support for the family. it is hard to even imagine what they are going through not only losing an 8-year-old but the mother who had to undergo brain surgery. she had a very serious injury whether the entire family was near the finish line of the boston marathon. and their little girl, just 6 years old, first grader, who lost her leg. but last night we saw people lighting candles. they were laying flowers, stuffed animals and a lot of peace signs. one of the moving pictures that has c

the house behind me, the gray house, that's where 8-year-old martin richard lived. help was a proud son when he went with his mother, brother, sister to see their father run in the boston marathon. a wonderful day. i remember doing that myself rollerblading in a marathon and my 8-year-old daughter years ago met me there and she was proud and i was proud and it's a wonderful day for everybody. now a situation where this father hasn't talked publicly, but we're trying to learn more about the family. something amazingly poignant. the "boston globe" last year printed a picture a peace walk taking place with local grade school students. back then martin in third grade now, was in second grade back then, want to show you a picture, during this peak walk in boston to promote peace in the neighborhood, it says "no more hurting people, peace" and there are two hearts and a peace sign. that is a little boy who perished from the terrorist attack. we talked to a short time ago the neighbor who lives in the house next to the gray house, very nice lady who hoz known all babies.hi

among them, an 8-year-old little boy by the name of martin richard.s there with his family to watch the marathon. look at them. cnn's gary tuchman has more on the youngest casualty of this tragedy. >> reporter: this is how martin richard will be remembered. the beaming 8-year-old boy holding the sign in a picture taken last year when he participated in a walk to promote peace in inner city boston. the sign declaring no more hurting people and the word peace. this is also how he'll be remembered. as a brother and son. martin was attending the marathon with his family on monday, the finish line. his father bill and older brother henry on the lower left were not hurt. but his mother denise and younger sister jane were injured. his sister who was a dancer lost her leg and may lose part of the other leg. the father releasing a written statement describing this real-life nightmare. my dear son martin has died from injuries sustained in the attack on boston. my wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries. we thank our family and friends, thos

as the president mentioned, one of those who died is 8-year-old martin richard. a vigil will be held for this child tonight. the boy had just congratulated his dad who finished the marathon before returning to the stands moments before that blast. his mother was severely wounded. his 6-year-old sister lost her leg. his father released a statement only moments ago. in part it says my dear son martin has died from injuries sustained in the attack on boston. my wife and daughter are both receiving, recovering from serious injuries. we thank our family and friend, those we know and those we've never met for their thoughts and prayers. i ask that you continue to pray for my family as we remember martin. more than 100 people remain in area hospitals. 17 are in critical condition. several people required amputations and doctors say more are likely. nbc news justice correspondent pete williams is standing by. i am just reading information that you put in regarding the components of this bomb and what authorities believe was used to make the explosives. what can you tell

hundreds of people packed into boston commons to honor 8-year-old martin richards, 29-year-old kristen campbell and a boston university student a chinese national and her family asked that no other information be released. >> another individual in dorchester, massachusetts. people are holding banners asking for peace. >> they see the candles and the american flag and it was peaceful but it was also a reminder of how united we are as a neighborhood. >> all around the country not just runners but americans standing united with boston. runners going for a jog to honor the victims. >> we will also learn much more about the three victims. we have a closer look at each person there who lost lives and how their family and friends are remembering them. good morning, molly. >> good morning patti ann and heather. a difficult day for the city of boston. the loss of the three lives all of them had a connection here a 8-year-old boy his name martin richard. he was at the finish line with his mom, dad and his little sister when the bomb blasted. his life was taken his mother and sister remain very b

his name, martin richard. the family from dorchester. family has been here to watch the daddy run the marathon. they all went out to the sidewalk for that big group hug in celebration and something terrible happened. this little boy lost his life. his sister lost her leg. and the mother is also fighting in the hospital this morning. just one family's story that was torn apart in this normally bustling downtown area, normally cultural explosion and celebration, not tragedy like what we had yesterday. six blocks square shut down as authorities investigate overnight. you could see them canvassing different agencies working together. leaving the scene. we heard about at least one search. bags of evidence out. the scene still secure, watching national guard patrolling. >> we can see very much the investigation going on right behind us as national guard convoys pass behind us, s.w.a.t. team vans have been driving by. as you said, a six-block area on boylston street, a key business area, shopping area, the boston public library is shut down thi

martin richard was there to watch his father across them finish line -- across the finish line and hedid that before the bombs went off. his mother and sister were there. tightly knit boston never heard were everyone knows everyone and richard family was the fabric of that community. that is their house behind us. speaking many people out about martin richards, his little league coach last saw him on sunday morning. >> he brightened the room. he had this awesome smile. with freckles and he was a cute kid. he was so ppolite and so nice. he grasped quickly what was going on. a great kid. i had him in hockey from september all the way through, we stopped 4 weeks ago. and i was coaching him in baseball. when i called his mother he -- she said he was excited to be on my team. he was a really good athlete. we're hoping to have a good season with them. i honestly -- my prayer is got to the father. .hat is insane it is terrible. is toot imagine, it much. i am at a loss for words. i cannot grasp what is going on. >> in a statement, the dad, bill richards said he is continuing to ask for paris

three people are dead including an 8 year old boy, identified as martin richard. more than 140 injured. last night, investigators searched an apartment in massachusetts. that's a suburb outside of boston, here is a picture of the house. fbi reportedly took 3 bags of evidence from the scene in the overnight hours, now, only saying the bags are in

boy, that picture, that really of little martin richard, so hopeful and having exactly the right messageorld, right? no more hurting people. how could his parents know and how could little martin know that celebrating something as innocent as a marathon, a race, that his dad participated in, his life would connell to an end and his sister and mother would be devastated with injuries of their own and that poor father, your heart has to go out to him as well today. the whole family and what they must be be going through. there are many victims in this attack as you heard mike talking about. three are dead, but almost 200, 170 plus have been severely injured in some cases and injured with more minor injuries than others. we're going to have more on them, including how these crudely made devices, that's what they're being described as, crudely made devices manage to make it into this area and do so much damage to these folks in a place that had been checked at least twice that morning for explosives. don't go away. >> i looked over as my wife and you know, i see that her lower leg was -- was

his name is martin richards. "the boston globe" is reporting that late last night community members gathered at a local restaurant there in dorchester to remember him. his mother and his sister were severely injured. that is what the paper is reporting. they're saying the father's name is bill, that he is a community leader there, that the entire community has come to rally around them to support them. i want to read you a quote, john, from the paper. this comes from one of the other leaders in the community talking about the boy and that family, the richard family saying, quote, they are beloved by this family. it is surreal. it is tragic. and it is tragic beyond words. john? >> you know, it certainly is, poppy harlow. dorchester is a close knit community. poppy harlow at brigham & women's hospital. we'll talk to you in a bit. >>> as we mentioned, the fbi is in charge of this investigation right now, and the agency has its marching orders. president obama promising the nation we will get to the bottom of this. s

an 8-year-old martin richard died in the blast. his 6-year-old sister lost a leg. their mother suffered a brain injury. neighbors describe the family as being very active in the community, boston's dorchester neighborhood. >> they're an all american family. three kids, mother, father, used to play outside of the r.all of the time. the kids outside, having a good time. this is just a tragedy. >> someone etched the word peace in chalk on the sidewalk. bill richards thanking family and friends and strangers and asked people to pray for his family. >> right after the blast jammed phone lines prevented people at that site from reaching relatives. >> one man badly injured did get a hold of his mom. she told the story today on good morning america. >> my son called me at 3:00 on my cell phone saying i'm hurt bad and he couldn't save his brother or girlfriend. and he was rushed to the hospital. and we couldn't find my other son for a long time, after. >> paul norton both survived but each lost a leg below the knee. paul's girlfriend suffered burns and all three standing ne

and i'm denise koch. >> one of the victims in boston marathon bombing is 8-year-old martin richards. his sister and mother were also badly hurt. >> reporter: flowers and a candle rest on the richards' family's front porch in dorchester, massachusetts. martin richards was just 8 years old, when a bomb on the street ended his short life. he was standing with his family near the finish line when the explosions went off. the boy's mother and sister were badly hurt. in a statement, martin's father, bill richards said, my dear son martin has died from the injuries sustained on the attacks on boston. my wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries. we thank our family and friends, those we know and those we have never president for their thoughts and prayers. >> they're your all-american family. >> this a neighbor. >> they used to play outside all the time. kids were outside all the time, having a good time. and it's just a horrendous tragedy. >> reporter: this entire community here in dorchester is in shock. and now martin's friends have to cope with the fact that their class

in a statement, martin's father, bill richards said, my dear son martin has died from injuries sustainedn the attack on boston. my wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries. we think our family and friends, those we know, and those we never met, for their thoughts and prayers. >> they're all-american family. >> jane sherman is a neighbor. >> they used to play outside all the time. the kids were outside all the time, having a good time. and it's just a horrendous tragedy. >> reporter: this entire community here in dorchester is in shock. now, martin's friends have to cope with the fact that their classmate is not coming home. >> reporter: andres and alejandro went to school with martin. they say they'll miss his sense of humor. >> he used to try to make a sad moment into a funny moment. and then he used to work to make everybody happy again. >> yeah. >> but this, he can't because he's passed away. >> reporter: bill richard asks everyone to continue to pray for my family, as we remember martin. we also ask for your patience and privacy, as we work to simultaneously grieve

martin's sister and mother were also seriously injured in the blast. today bill richard, martin's father, thanked well wishers for their thoughts and prayers. we'll be right back. >>> we're back now with "boston globe" sports columnist dan shaughnessy. he describes yesterday as one of our best days is forever tainted. the 117-year-old boston marathon will never be the same and there goes another piece of our freedom and another sacred institution. dan joins me now, along with brent o conner, who was feet away from the explosion. dan, your feelings about what this means to boston, the marathon, to this country. >> patriots day in boston, it's a very unique thing. nobody goes to work. nobody goes to school. the red sox play a game at 11:00 in the morning. it's a boston only event. it's always been sacred and a very inclusive event. the people finishing that race, that's every man at the finish line. they're not elite runners. this hit hard and hit at home. >> you put the crepe up there, >>> we're back now with "boston globe" sports columnist dan shaughnessy. he describes y

tonight we also remember martin richard.ight years old, a bright, energetic young boy from dorchester. gary tucker has more on the little boy whose life end wade too soon. >> this is how martin richard will be remembered. the beaming eight-year-old boy holding a sign in a picture taken last year when he participated in a walk to promote peace in inner city boston. the sign declaring, no more hurting people, and the word peace. this is also how he'll be remembered. as a brother and son. martin was attending the marathon with his entire family on monday, the finish line in boston's back bay. his father bill and brother henry on the lower left were not hurt, but his sister denise and his mother jane were seriously injured. his sister, who was a dancer, lost a leg and may lose part of another leg. his father releasing a statement says, my dear son martin has died from the injury sustained in the attack in boston. my wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries. we thank our family and friends, those we know and th

last evening there was a neighborhood memorial service for martin richard and his family. people showed up a few blocks from their home. there was an impromptu service in the boston common about a block from where we were yesterday and where i am today. a beautiful sunset service. the national anthem was play and god bless america. no speeches or politicians. yesterday afternoon, right here at this site where you were, about 1:30 or 2:00 in the afternoon, the clouds and the pedestrian traffic was fairly thick as the city comes back to life. a young man came beyond the fence line over the public guard where the swan boats are and walked towards this corner and took a clarinet out of a case that he was carrying and played a pitch perfect rendition of the star spangled banner. when he finished, the crowd that was stopped for traffic to cross the street burst into applause. it was a pretty moving moment in the middle of the day. to answer your question, this city took a punch as a lot of people asked, the city dropped to its knees. it is walking and we are moving on. >> talk ab

tonight we also remember martin richard. years old, a bright, energetic young boy from dorchester. gary tucker has more on the little boy whose life end wade too soon. >> this is how martin richard will be remembered. the beaming eight-year-old boy holding a sign in a picture taken last year when he participated in a walk to promote peace in inner city boston. the sign declaring, no more hurting people, and the word peace. this is also how he'll be remembered. as a brother and son. martin was attending the marathon with his entire family on monday, the finish line in boston's back bay. his father bill and brother henry on the lower left were not hurt, but his sister denise and his mother jane were seriously injured. his sister, who was a dancer, lost a leg and may lose part of another leg. his father releasing a statement says, my dear son martin has died from the injury sustained in the attack in boston. my wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries. we thank our family and friends, those we know and those

the victims killed. 29-year-old massachusetts restaurant manager, krystle campbell, as well as martin richard, both killed yesterday. the area around is an active crime scene as the slew of law enforcement officials ask for the public's help to find clues about who is behind the terror attacks. >>> meanwhile, the flags are at half staff. house speaker john boehner ordered the flags lowered to honor the bombing victims. >>> and at the white house, this morning president obama ordered the u.s. flag to be lowered at federal buildings, military bases and embassies, throughout the world as a mark of respect for the victims. >> and he added he wouldn't stop until the attackers are brought to justice. and that his national security team has found no evidence that the attacks in boston were part of a broader terrorist plot. >>> police are more on alert today, and right now. today they secured downtown washington for the annual emancipation parade. >> the big public event took place less than 24 hours after the tragic bombing at the boston marathon. >> news 4 tom sherwood is live in downtown d.c. with

pero otra de las victimas y cuya imagen ha conmovido a toda una nacion es la del pequeno martin richard de 8 anos edad quien falleciera en el devastador evento. luis yepez dice haber ayudado al padre de este durante la explosion el papa estaba en showck, acostado con una herida muy seria, estaba preguntando por su hijo pero estaba desubicado basado en lo que estaba pasando. mientras tanto bajo una fuerte seguridad por parte de autoridades esta manana familiares y amigos dejaban flores frente de la residencia de la familia richard . segun se reporto la madre de martin sufrio una lesion en el cerebro, mientras que su hermana perdio una pierna. en un comunicado el padre de martin, bill richard, indicaba lo siguiente: "mi querido hijo ha muerto a causa de heridas adquiridas durante el ataque de boston. mi esposa y mi hija se estan recuperando de lesiones serias. agradecemos a nuestros familiares y amigos y aquellas personas que no conocemos por sus oraciones. asi mismo pedimos paciencia y privacidad en nuestro proceso de recuperacion" hasta el momento no han dado de alta a ningun paciente,

and it is martin richard.year-old who lost his life yesterday after apparently just going to the finish line. his dad had apparently just finished running the race and he gives his dad a hug. his dad then walks off. he then joins his mother and younger sister on the sidewalk. the explosion happens. his mom is seriously injured. she is now in the hospital. his little sister apparently loses her leg. a third sibling is apparently uninjured. but can you just imagine this morning, the horror of this family? it just makes you want to hold your loved ones a little bit closer. >> hug them up, tell them you love them and still at times that's just not enough. it is such a moment. it's such a moment of innocence lost here. thank you for that. martin richard from dorchester. george? >> okay, josh, thanks. let's bring in dr. dave king. he's on the phone. he ran the marathon himself finishing out before the blast. also a trauma surgeon at mass general, has been personally doing surgery on the victims rushed into the e.r.

earlier in the evening, thousands gathered for a vigil honoring martin richard. tonight 70 suks of the injure >> tonight 76 of the injured are in hospital and some with serious injuries. >> among the injured is 11-year-old aaron hern of ma -- of martinez. the community came together in force to support him and his family. abc news reporter john alston is live at a restaurant where thousands of dollars were raised. john? >> carolyn, the hern family was supposed to return to martinez today after their trip to boston. because of what happened people i'm went to the cafe to make what happened a little easier. they ate pasta and salad at $5 a plate, but donated much more. it was put together by rocks on main whose grandchildren go to school with the injured child. >> it was senseless to go on facebook every day about the clam chowder when this hit so close to home. >> reporter: aaron hern was waiting for his mother to cross the finish line when shrapnal tore into his thigh. friends and strangers of martinez wanted to help with expenses so they could stay with aaron. t

. >> reporter: show of support for 8-year-old boy, martin richard, who died watching his dad run the boston marathon. his mother and sister are still recovering in local hospitals. the boy's death shakening this community to its core. >> makes you sick and angry at the same time. you know? >> reporter: not far away, hundreds gathered on boston commons, trying to make sense of the senseless together. prayed for healing and honoring the memories of the victims, among them krystal campbell, whose mother spoke about her in front of their home. >> she was all smiles. >> reporter: continued processing the 12-block crime scene, what one official called the most complex boston police have ever seen, fbi showing the first pictures of the devices used in monday's attack. pressure cookers packd with ball bearings, nails. urging the public to come forward with pictures, videos and tips. >> we're asking that anyone come forward who heard anyone speak about the marathon or april 15th in any way that he or she may target the event to call us. someone knows who did this. >> reporter: the investigati

martin richard, he was waiting for his dad at the finish line when the explosion took his life.ily thanked police for catching the suspects. and krystle campbell, and lingzi lu, coming to the u.s. to further her education. and then two bombs near the finish line at the race triggered a five-day nightmare. and an mit officer, sean collier, the fourth person to die. he was fatally shot while in his car on thursday night. charismatic, just one of the ways people are describing the tsarnaev brothers. >> i think for the sake of everybody out here, the sake of the families, and everybody affected by the tragedy, we need questions answered. he is the one to do it. he is. he has incredible insight and this being because i feel like -- i don't want to make assumptions, but i feel like he was the follower in the situation, and he came out alive because he was scared. that's my assumption. i am not speaking for everybody. we needed him to come alive because we needed answers. >> a follower, suspected killer and terrorists. tell me about his older brother, how you knew him? >> i knew him as

they have been identified at 8- year-old martin richards, 28- year-old crystal campbell. and we just learned the third person was a grad student at boston university. the chinese consulate in new york has confirmed the woman was a chinese citizen but is not releasing her name. >>> we have continuing coverage tonight. ktvu crews have spent the day looking into the bay area's readiness for an act of terror. as well as looking into new clues that the fbi is uncovering in boston. we begin with john sasaki where he just spoke to the father of an 11-year-old hurt. >> reporter: i'm out here where they're having a fundraiser for the hern family. i spoke to his father and he tells me how 11-year-old aaron hern is doing after the injuries. he was waiting near the finish line with his father and sister when the bomb went off and he suffered a bomb injury. aaron is a sixth grader at martinez junior high school where flags are flying at half staff. the students and staff are doing what they can to help a family. in one class they're raising donations putting them in a jar. the entire

to attend. >> you have probably heard and 8 year-old boy was killed this is him his name was martin richardbothered bill posted this picture and a message. the post is on bar on twitter and facebook. martin is hold the piece of art he held a school no more hurting people peace. his father as the we honor his memory by seeking peace. gabe slate kron 4 news. ♪ spher the newand new york yankes honored the victims' of the boston marathon bombings by playing sweet caroline last night at the bottom of the third inning at yankee stadium. it is a tradition of the takes place at fenway park. at every home game is played in the middle of the eighth inning. after the tribune last night, a little silence was also held for the victims of the bombings. the oakland a's in houston astros to join the fun they also play the song during the eighth inning off of their game. >> meanwhile, another moment of silence was held during the red sox game last night. they play the cleveland indians at cleveland. the red sox defeated the indians last night 7 to 2. the red sox return of the fenway park on friday where the