Photos show scene of fatal shootout involving Tom Phillips
Tuesday 9 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Tom Phillips was killed during a confrontation with police on Te Anga Rd in western Waikato on Monday morning. A police officer was shot in the head during the incident. Photos from the scene show officers inspecting Phillips' quad bike, which was reportedly loaded with farm supplies and footwear.
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