Summary
Tom Phillips, a man from New Zealand, went missing with his three children in 2021. In September, police shot and killed him during a confrontation after a long search. His parents apologized for the trouble he caused and stated they did not support his actions.
Key Facts
- Tom Phillips disappeared with his three children in the New Zealand wilderness in 2021.
- A nationwide search was conducted for almost four years.
- Phillips was killed in a shoot-out with police in September, where an officer was injured.
- The injured officer has since left the hospital.
- One of Phillips' children helped locate the other two children after the shoot-out.
- Phillips' parents publicly apologized and stated they disagreed with his actions.
- The area where Phillips hid was described as difficult terrain with dense bush, according to the police.
- The police focused on safely finding and returning the children during their operation.
