“Our hearts go out to the people of Paris after a horrendous night of sheer terror and senseless violence that tragically took the lives of innocent people”, Baker said. The MA State Police and the NYPD also announced they were beefing up security though there was no known threat.
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State Police acted as attackers killed at least 100 people in a popular Paris concert hall.
Federal and local officials say there is no credible or specific intelligence about threats to the United States. “As a precaution, State Police have increased surveillance of critical infrastructure, and will be deploying additional Troopers to large public gatherings”.
Police are closely monitoring the situation in Paris, with the federal Joint Terrorism Task Force, at the Commonwealth Fusion Center.
State Police Troop F at Logan Airport is monitoring intelligence and has a comprehensive and multi-layered security package in place.
Passengers checking in for flights on Friday did not encounter delays.
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US Representative William Keating also released a statement, extending sympathy to France and the victims. The Islamic State has since claimed responsibility.
