Contact: Eben Burnham-Snyder, Rep. Ed Markey, 202-225-2836

MEDFORD (April 15, 2013) – Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the explosions at today’s Boston Marathon:

“I am disturbed and saddened by the explosions at the site of the Boston Marathon this afternoon. We all are grateful for the first responders who rushed to the scene to help the victims. The heart of the city is hanging heavy, and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this senseless tragedy.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND UPDATES, click here.