**New Haven, CT –** Chaos erupted in New Haven’s waterfront district late this evening following a violent breach of the heavily fortified ‘Vault’ – a privately-owned, high-security data storage facility – and a subsequent desperate escape attempt by former partner, Marcus Decker. Initial reports indicate significant property damage and one confirmed casualty.

The incident began approximately 23:15 hours when a team led by Decker attempted to extract a substantial amount of data from the Vault, reportedly containing sensitive financial records and information relating to several prominent figures. Security, comprised of a private SWAT unit contracted by the Vault’s owner, Mr. Silas Thorne, engaged the team in a brief but intense firefight. However, sources inside the Vault confirmed Decker’s sudden and unexpected betrayal, utilizing a previously unknown override code to disable the facility’s internal security systems and signal the SWAT team to open fire.

“It was… brutal,” stated Officer Ramirez, a member of the SWAT team who responded to the scene. “One minute we were anticipating a standard heist, the next Decker’s pulling a switch and we were facing him and his crew. He didn’t give us a chance to react.”

Following the initial exchange, Decker and his remaining associates – identified as “Silas” and “Viper” – launched a coordinated escape attempt, utilizing a modified armored transport truck. They managed to evade initial pursuit, but were eventually cornered near the docks. A protracted chase ensued, culminating in a dramatic breach of the truck and a desperate, solo escape by Decker.

“He just… vanished,” reported witness, local fisherman, Samuel Hayes. “One minute he was yelling about ‘getting what’s owed’ and the next he was gone, jumping into a small speedboat. It was unbelievable.”

Mr. Thorne, owner of the Vault, released a brief statement emphasizing the gravity of the situation. “This was not a simple robbery. This was a calculated act of treachery. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement and will be pursuing all available legal avenues to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.”

The FBI has now taken over the investigation, focusing on Decker’s motives and the extent of the data compromised. The whereabouts of Decker remain unknown, and a city-wide manhunt is currently underway. Details regarding the potential fallout from the data breach are still emerging, but analysts predict significant repercussions for several individuals and corporations implicated within the stolen information.