Crime & Safety

Deadly Explosion Reported at Boston Marathon: 12 From Elk Grove Were Running

A dozen people from Elk Grove and three from Wilton are registered as competitors in the event.

A day of celebration has turned into tragedy and chaos as two explosions take place about an hour after the first man crossed the finished line in Boston this Monday.

According to the Boston Athletic Association website, 12 people registered for the race from Elk Grove and three from Wilton. Of those, all but Cherilyn Estrada, Kris Vogt and Kellie Vogt are listed as having finished the race.

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CORRALNAMEAGEM/FCITYSTCTRYCTZ  4844 1/5 Beckby, Bryan W. 41 M Elk Grove CA USA USA   10987 2/2 Brandt, Joel 50 M Elk Grove CA USA USA   10542 2/2 Campbell, Gary W 57 M Elk Grove CA USA USA   3823 1/4 Davenport, Jeffrey 40 M Elk Grove CA USA USA   6984 1/7 Davenport, Karen R. 38 F Elk Grove CA USA USA   16703 2/8 Estrada, Cherilyn 39 F Elk Grove CA USA USA   15290 2/7 Hernandez, Milasent 30 F Elk Grove CA USA USA   17553 2/9 Kehoe, Keather A 40 F Elk Grove CA USA USA   2324 1/3 Nur, Jacob 55 M Elk Grove CA USA USA   7059 1/8 Robles, Joe 43 M Elk Grove CA USA USA   12399 2/4 Schmidt, Hannah M. 18 F Elk Grove CA USA USA   13226 2/5 Weber, Joel B. 52 M Elk Grove CA USA USA   11044 2/3 Powers, Richard 60 M Wilton CA USA USA 22995 3/5 Vogt, Kellie S. 46 F Wilton CA USA USA 5766 1/6 Vogt, Kris 46 M Wilton CA USA USA

 

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It's likely that others from the city travelled out there to give them support. Patch will continue to report this story as it develops and bring news about our local runners as we hear more.

There is no confirmation about what may have caused the explosion.

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If you know anyone of these people, please encourage them to call Patch or their family members. Boston Police have reported more than 20 injuries and two deaths.

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