One of the escaped murders shot dead by police in Woodland

One of the two convicts who dramatic escaped from a New York State prison has been killed by police after weeks on the run, officials say.
The 49 years old Richard Matt was shot dead in woodlands near the town of Malone, about 30 miles (50 km) from the prison while his fellow escapee David Sweat, remains at large as police continue to search the area.

The pair escaped through the prison sewer system after using power tools to break out of their cell on 6 June. The escape from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York, set off a massive manhunt.

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On Friday police were called to an area south of Malone where a camper van had been attacked. They found evidence left behind by the pair in a nearby hunting cabin.

The 49 years old Richard Matt was shot dead in woodlands near the town of Malone, about 30 miles (50 km) from the prison

Matt was later found in woodland armed with a shotgun, police say. When he refused to surrender officers shot him dead.

A search for Sweat is continuing in the area. Police say he is dangerous and warned the public not to approach him.