New Zealand father on the run since 2021 killed by police, authorities say
Summary
A New Zealand man named Tom Phillips was shot and killed by police after being on the run with his children since 2021. Phillips fired at a police officer who confronted him after a burglary, leading to his death. Authorities are now searching for his other two children.Key Facts
- Tom Phillips had been evading authorities in New Zealand since December 2021.
- He was involved in a custody dispute with his ex-partner over their three children.
- Phillips was killed by police in Piopio, a rural town, after a burglary incident.
- He fired multiple shots at a police officer, seriously wounding the officer.
- At the time of the incident, one of his children was with him but was not harmed.
- Authorities are trying to find Phillips's two other children.
- Phillips was facing charges of aggravated robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm.
- His disappearance attracted significant attention in New Zealand and internationally.
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