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avengers_assembledDECEMBER 12, 2012, NEW YORK CITY -- A major explosion occurred at a construction site in the Upper West Side causing a condominium development to fall into afternoon rush hour traffic. Seven civilians were killed and 15 are currently in critical condition at various hospitals around the city, numerous others sustaining minor injury.
Authorities have linked the explosion to the Stark Industries killings. According to police report, one of the slain were employed by the company but several others were present at the time of the incident.
Investigators determined that the explosive device was detonated with use of Hammer Industries technology. Justin Hammer, former CEO of Hammer Industries, is currently serving a lifetime in prison at a federal penitentiary with parole hearing set for 2022. Representatives from Hammer Industries have released a statement denying any involvement with the killings and have announced full cooperation with federal and police investigation.
Witnesses claim that intervention by law enforcement prevented further loss of life. "This city has seen too much," says Marian Clement, 32. "The terrorists, the aliens. I can't imagine what would have happened if the Federal officers weren't there for us."
Authorities have linked the explosion to the Stark Industries killings. According to police report, one of the slain were employed by the company but several others were present at the time of the incident.
Investigators determined that the explosive device was detonated with use of Hammer Industries technology. Justin Hammer, former CEO of Hammer Industries, is currently serving a lifetime in prison at a federal penitentiary with parole hearing set for 2022. Representatives from Hammer Industries have released a statement denying any involvement with the killings and have announced full cooperation with federal and police investigation.
Witnesses claim that intervention by law enforcement prevented further loss of life. "This city has seen too much," says Marian Clement, 32. "The terrorists, the aliens. I can't imagine what would have happened if the Federal officers weren't there for us."
