officers were injured whatsoever in this takedown. is that right? >> reporter: absolutely. and again, we're being told by law enforcement sources here at cnn that david sweat was not armed. we know that richard matt was armed. that he had a shotgun. that he had taken from a cabin burglarized. when the unite surrounded him, he did not put his hands on. richard matt never got a shot off at police officers. now we learn that david sweat didn't either. this was the main priority throughout the course of this very intense manhunt. that the 1,300 law enforcement officers on the ground would be safe, protected and that those in this community would be, as well. they're expressing reloaf and gratitude to law enforcement officers. we have been seeing this in the weeks up here, poppy. a number of local restaurants, hotels putting out food for law enforcement officers. doing the things they can to accommodate the people here to keep them safe. >> you have done an