New York – Malone Residents Show Appreciation To Law Enforcement After Prison Escapees Found

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    People cheer as a Malone police vehicle passes by during a rally in support of law enforcement following the capture of David Sweat, in Malone, New York June 29, 2015. ReutersNew York –  Community members of Malone lined the streets of the small town and held a rally to show support and gratitude to law enforcement after prison escapees David Sweat and Richard Matt were found.

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    Residents young and old lined up on Main Street near the courthouse to hold signs of appreciation for the protection of law enforcement.

    Matt, 49, was shot and killed by a federal agent Friday, and Sweat, 35, was shot and captured alive Sunday. He was taken to Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone and then transferred to Albany Medical Center in serious condition on Monday. Both men had escaped Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York June 6.

    Residents heard about the rally through a Facebook post.

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    Solbp
    Solbp
    8 years ago

    For a change Americans have something nice to say about the police, but I only see white people in the pictures, I am sure it won’t take long for the media to find something bad to say about the police.

    commonsense99
    commonsense99
    8 years ago

    if you expect this type of thanks in east new york or bed sty keep dreaming