Andrew Cuomo actually said...

"The law enforcement partners were then notified and the customs and border patrol tactical team helicoptered in and approached the site."

"We have no reason to believe that Mr. Sweat was not with Mr. Matt at the time. But we don't have any confirming evidence that he was either."

"The team came upon Matt who was an escaped prisoner from Dannemora. Engaged Mr. Matt who was armed. And Mr. Matt was shot and killed."

"Thank you, good evening to all of you. I want to thank the New York state police for being here, the Department of Correction services, DEC, our partners from the FBI, the U.S. marshals, U.S. customs ..."