First photos of site where New Zealand bushman hid children released
Summary
New Zealand police released photos of a campsite where Tom Phillips, a fugitive, hid his three children for years. Phillips died in a shootout with police, and two of his children were found safe at the site. Authorities are working to understand how Phillips managed to evade capture and get firearms.Key Facts
- Tom Phillips was hiding with his children in New Zealand's Waikato region for years.
- Phillips died during a shootout with police, and two children were found afterward.
- The third child helped authorities locate the other two siblings.
- The children are now under the care of New Zealand authorities.
- Police found firearms and ammunition at the campsite where the children were living.
- A police officer was injured in the shootout with Phillips.
- The children's mother is relieved they are safe but saddened by the incident.
- Authorities are continuing to investigate how Phillips evaded capture and acquired weapons.
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