President Barack Obama was briefed by his homeland security adviser and several other senior members of his staff following dual explosions Monday afternoon near the finish line of the Boston marathon.
Lisa Monaco, the president's top homeland security aide, notified Obama of the incident -- the causes of which were not immediately clear -- shortly after 3 p.m. ET, according to a White House official.
Obama spoke with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, the official said, and had directed his administration to provide necessary assistance in the investigation and response.
The violent explosion, which Boston Police said had resulted in some fatalities and even more injuries, shook the political establishment on Monday. The White House took additional security precautions, moving tourists further beyond its normal perimeter. The U.S. Capitol appeared to proceed with its existing security procedures in the meanwhile.
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