Andrew Cuomo actually said...

"These are two dangerous individuals."

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

"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."