Tom Phillips' family gutted after police officer was shot

Friday 12 September 2025 · 7 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 12 Sep 2025, 12:01pm

The family of Marokopa man Tom Phillips expressed distress that a police officer was shot during the incident. A spokesperson stated the family hopes the officer makes a full recovery and noted that their focus is now on the wellbeing of Phillips' children.

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1. The Press via RNZFri 12 Sep 2025, 11:17am

   Tom Phillips' family 'absolutely gutted' police officer was shot (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldFri 12 Sep 2025, 11:26am

   Tom Phillips’ family ‘absolutely gutted’ that police officer was shot (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 12 Sep 2025, 12:01pm

   Shot police officer 'innocent person doing their job': Tom Phillips' family (opens in new tab)