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June 29, 2015

New York Prisoner Manhunt Ends with Capture, Killing 
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A three-week manhunt has ended in New York after two escaped murderers
were shot by law enforcement, one of them fatally, near the Canadian
border. David Sweat was shot and arrested Sunday afternoon near
Coveytown. His capture comes two days after a federal agent shot dead
his fellow escapee, Richard Matt. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo
announced the manhunt is over.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo: "The nightmare is finally over. It took 22 days, but
we can now confirm, as of two days ago, as you know, Mr. Matt is
deceased, and the other escapee, Mr. Sweat, is in custody. He's in
stable condition. And let's give a big round of applause to the men and
women of law enforcement, who have done a great job."

The prisoners used power tools to drill through the walls and break out
of the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. Two prison workers
have been arrested for allegedly aiding with their escape.

 

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