The FBI held a dramatic press conference today where they released video and images of two 'armed and extremely dangerous' suspects they want to speak to in connection with Monday's deadly Boston marathon bombing which killed three people and injured over 180
Shown to the media at the Sheraton hotel in Boston, the blurry images show the as-yet unidentified men at the scene of both bomb blasts along the finishing line of the race on Boylston Street moments before the detonations. More pictures after the cut....
Designated by FBI Special Agent Richard DesLaurier as 'suspect one' and suspect two' - suspect one is dressed in dark clothes wearing sunglasses, while suspect two is clearly wearing a white baseball cap on backwards - both are seen in the images with back-packs on.
Making a direct appeal to the public agent DesLaurier asked for any information, however insignificant that could lead to them identifying and eventually speaking to this individual.
He also caution the public not to approach them if they think they see them.
'We consider them to be armed and extremely dangerous, No one should approach them, do not apprehend the,' said DesLaurier.
'Do not take any action on your own. If you see these men, contact law enforcement.'
Images of suspect number one (left) and suspect number two (right) were released by the FBI today at a press conference held in Boston
At a press conference, FBI special agent in charge Richard DesLauriers referred to the two men as Suspect 1 (left) and Suspect 2 (right) and said Suspect 2 was spotted dropping a bag before a bomb exploded at the second bomb site
Suspect 2 is seen to wear his white baseball cap backwards, a grey hoodie and appears to be supporting a backpack on his right shoulder
Minutes before the long-awaited briefing, the local Boston FOX affiliate released a picture of a person that they believe is the possible second bomber.
The station said that they confirmed the photo was confirmed by the FBI.
Earlier on Thursday, high school student Salah Barhoum denied being involved in the bombing after much speculation about images of the 17-year-old track star standing next to his reported coach, who was wearing a white baseball cap.
Barhoum spoke to MailOnline, saying that as soon as he saw his picture circulating online, he went to speak to police on his own accord and was cleared of any charges relating to the fatal bombing that killed three people and injured more than 180 others.
Anticipation: A conference room at the Sheraton hotel in Boston was used for today's FBI press conference where they released images and video of a man they want to speak to in connection with Monday's Boston bombing
The press conference held at 5pm on Thursday was the first time in over 24 hours that federal officials released any information about the case.
Since late Wednesday night, no further clarification was announced about the on-going investigation in spite of multiple reports that police had clear images of two potential suspects.
There was no reason given for their reticence in handing the picture out to media outlets throughout the day on Thursday.
According to CBS News senior correspondent John Miller the big debate right now among law enforcement is whether to release the images of the men to the public.
'It's been a tough call,' said Miller. 'For investigators, there's always a difficult choice because if the person doesn't know you're looking for him, he may stay in place, you may catch up to him,' said Miller.
The two people pictured-including the Moroccan-American teen- are not formally considered suspects, but because they were both holding bags that appeared to contain heavy items.
Questions raised: Internet commentators raised questions about the men because of their bags, which seemed to be heavy
'If he does know you're looking for him, he may run. On the other hand, if you don't get him, it's always great to enlist 20 million or so more eyes in the public who may be able to give you a location right away.
'That's not going to happen tonight anymore. It was going to happen earlier- they've rethought that. It may happen with the release of that picture tomorrow. They're reassessing.'
At this point, investigators have been sifting through masses of images, gathered by either civilian fan footage and multiple surveillance cameras in the area.
Anyone with any information regarding the two suspects is urged to call the FBI on 1800 222 5324
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