US EditionMan Believed to Be Fugitive Tom Phillips Shot Dead by New Zealand Police After Waikato Burglary
Tom Phillips evaded capture for nearly four years while living off-grid with his children after losing custody; police fatal shooting followed a burglary in rural Waikato, children unharmed.
- Tom Phillips was shot dead by police during a confrontation following a burglary attempt in Piopio on September 8, 2025.
- One of Phillips' children was with him during the incident, and the child is now in custody and cooperating with authorities.
- Phillips' other two children were found safe shortly after the incident, ending a four-year ordeal.
- New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Luxon expressed concern about the missing children and their impact on the community.
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The police just revealed the underside of Tom Phillips' run and his 3 children for almost four years. The man was killed on Monday during a confrontation with the police.
New Zealand Police Kill Fugitive Father In Shootout
For nearly four years, New Zealanders watched the mystery of Tom Phillips unfold like a real-life thriller. A father who vanished with his three children in 2021 slipped through police dragnets and divided small-town opinion. Was he a desperate dad or a wanted criminal? This week, the story reached its tragic end.Phillips was shot dead Monday in Waikato after opening fire on police during a suspected burglary. One officer was critically wounded …
New Zealand Man Who Was On The Run For Years With Kids Shot After Robbing Supply Store
A New Zealand man has died after a shootout with officers in Waikato. Authorities revealed his identity, explaining that he had lived off the grid for years with his three children. What happened: According to a report by the Guardian, Tom Phillips disappeared into the Waikato bush with his three children in December 2021 following a dispute with their mother. Per a news release by the New Zealand Police, officers responded to a burglary report…
Tom Phillips was shot dead by police and his children were recovered from the wild area they had inhabited since December 2021.
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