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A man believed to be one of two murderers who escaped from a New York State prison has been killed by police after weeks on the run, officials say. One of two murderers who escaped from a New York State prison has been killed by police after weeks on the run, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says.
Police say a man thought to be Richard Matt, 49, was shot dead in woodlands near the town of Malone, about 30 miles (50 km) from the prison. He said Richard Matt, 49, was shot dead in woodlands near Malone, a town near the Canadian border about 30 miles (50 km) from the prison.
David Sweat, 35, remains at large as police continue to search the area.David Sweat, 35, remains at large as police continue to search the area.
The pair escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora on 6 June, setting off a massive manhunt.The pair escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora on 6 June, setting off a massive manhunt.
On Friday police found evidence they had left behind in a cabin south of Malone. On Friday officers were called to an area south of Malone where a caravan had been attacked, police said. They found evidence left behind by the pair in a nearby cabin.
Officers found a man - believed to be Matts - in woodland near Malone at around 15:45 local time (19:45 GMT), and then shot him. Matt was later found in woodland and shot around 15:45 local time (19:45 GMT).
A search is continuing in the area, with police bringing in floodlights to light up the forest at night. A search for Sweat is continuing in the area. Police say he is dangerous and warned the public not to approach him.
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Prisoner worker Joyce Mitchell has been charged with aiding the inmates in their escape.Prisoner worker Joyce Mitchell has been charged with aiding the inmates in their escape.
Prosecutors allege that she gave the men power tools that allowed them to saw through a steel cell wall before bashing a hole through a brick wall and crawling through.Prosecutors allege that she gave the men power tools that allowed them to saw through a steel cell wall before bashing a hole through a brick wall and crawling through.
Ms Mitchell denies the charges.Ms Mitchell denies the charges.
Before their escape, Matt was serving a prison sentence of 25 years to life for the killing and dismembering of his former boss.Before their escape, Matt was serving a prison sentence of 25 years to life for the killing and dismembering of his former boss.
Sweat was serving a life sentence for murdering a sheriff's deputy.Sweat was serving a life sentence for murdering a sheriff's deputy.