Tom Phillips killed in police shootout after Marokopa children found
Monday 8 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 6 reports · updated In this story NZME
Fugitive Tom Phillips was fatally shot by police in western Waikato after an attempt to break into a Piopio store. While one child has been found safe, police are still searching for the whereabouts of two other children. The mother of the children expressed a mix of relief and sadness regarding the incident.
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