Escaped Convict Richard Matt Shot and Killed, Police Aggressively Pursuing David Sweat

Richard Matt, one of two escaped murderers from an upstate New York prison, has been shot and officers involved in a three-week manhunt are aggressively pursuing fugitive David Sweat.

"Matt has been shot, he's down," Lenny DePaul, a former U.S. Marshal told CNN. "Apparently he's been hit. Not sure what his status is at this point."

CBS News has confirmed Richard Matt is dead.

New York State Police reported that Matt and Sweat may have been headed to Canada.   Investigators were conducting DNA tests on potential new evidence.  A reported burglary led police to a cabin yesterday (Thursday) in Malone, New York, Richard Matt's blood was found in the cabin, which is being tested.

DePaul told CNN he believes the shooting occurred in Malone but had no confirmation.

"They stuck together," he said."They needed each other."

Two prison employees have been charged in connection with the June 6 breakout.

We may be closer to the end of this ordeal than we originally believed. For now, keep your doors locked and if you are legally armed, keep it a short distance.

Source: CNN