One of two escaped US prisoners killed by police

June 27, 2015 03:27

One of two escaped murderers that have been on the run from authorities in New York has been shot and killed by police.

Richard Matt and David Sweat escaped from prison using power tools almost three weeks ago.

Matt was killed near Lake Titus, New York, the Daily Beast news website reported.

On Friday, authorities chasing the pair moved the search closer to the Canadian border.

Developing reports say that police are converging on an area south of Malone, New York - about 30 miles (48.2 km) from the prison where they escaped and even closer to the Canadian border.

Earlier, police had found evidence that the duo left behind, shifting the search to the area around Malone.

The search has involved hundreds of law enforcement officers.

The two inmates escaped on 6 June from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora.

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