Tom Phillips, Fugitive Father, Shot Dead by Police in Search

Tom Phillips, a fugitive father, has been on the run with his three children – Ember, Maverick, and Jayda – for nearly four years. Police responded to an armed burglary in Piopio, Waikato, New Zealand, on Monday following reports of Phillips’ whereabouts. Authorities stated that Phillips fled into the surrounding wilderness following a custody dispute with his mother. Police initiated a search for the missing children, fearing they may be in danger. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities continuing to seek information regarding Phillips’ location and the well-being of his family.

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