Boston Marathon Bombing: Minute by Minute

On April 15, 2013, the Boston Marathon was shattered by a domestic terrorist attack when two homemade bombs, planted by brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, detonated near the finish line. The explosions killed three people and injured hundreds, leaving many with severe injuries. The subsequent manhunt gripped the nation, resulting in a police officer's death, a violent confrontation in Watertown, and the eventual capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The bombing deeply impacted Boston, but also showcased the city's resilience, symbolised by the "Boston Strong" spirit.