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By Michele Gorman
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Although there weren't any immediate threats, officials in major U.S. cities tightened security measures on Friday night following the series of deadly attacks in Paris, France, that killed more than 100 people and left dozens injured.
D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier has been in regular communication with federal and regional law enforcement officials since the attacks began. The Metropolitan Police Department deployed additional resources to French-owned sites and other high-profile locations.
As part of an enhanced counterterrorism effort, the New York City Police Department said it dispatched its critical response group, equipped with high-powered weapons, and other security forces to crowded areas of the city. NYPD detectives in France assisted Paris police and kept New York City officials updated.
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"No known threat to the city at this time, but until we learn more, we are deploying more police out of an abundance of caution," the NYPD said on Twitter.
In Boston, the police department encouraged officers to remain vigilant as they conducted their patrols. Additional law enforcement resources were deployed around the city.
San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr told a local NBC News affiliate that the department was on heightened alert.
The National Hockey League advised its clubs to elevate security measures, according to CNBC.
French media quoted police as saying about 100 people were killed at the Bataclan concert hall where hostages were taken in a two-hour standoff with law enforcement. More people are believed to have been killed in what appears to be coordinated attacks outside of France's main sports stadium and at least five other locations around the city.
Shortly after the attacks, French President Francois Hollande declared a national state of emergency and closed his country's borders.
French cabinet officials are expected to meet later on Friday to discuss the attacks.
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