Daddy’s fugitive New Zealand killed by police

The father, who was in running with his three children in New Zealand, was shot dead by police.

Tom Philips, who disappeared with his children at the end of 2021, evaded the capture, despite the nationwide search and numerous observations over the years.

The case swept the country and remains one of the most durable puzzles of New Zealand.

Police said Philipp was killed in a shootout at about 2:30 on Monday (14:30 GMT) in Piopio, a small city in North New Zealand.

The officers responded to the reported robbery in commercial real estate when Philips and one of his children were seen as I was driving on a quad.

The police then sent the pursuit before putting spikes to stop them. The bike hit the spikes and left the road.

When the police got to the vehicle, they met with fire, Deputy Police Commissioner Jill Rogers told reporters.

Police said the first participant of the officer was shot dead at the scene and remained serious.

Then the second subdivision of the patrol attracted Philips, who was shot and killed at the scene. While the body was not officially identified during the announcement, the police were convinced that it was Philipp.

The other two children were later found in a remote camping in a thick bush. All three children are intact, Rogers said.

A child he was not identified with, gave “important” information that helped them find two more Philips.

It was unclear whether the father’s death was informed.

Police told their mother and Philipp’s parents that the children were safe, although they refused to comment on who would provide permanent help.

The mother of the children, known only as Cat, told the local media RNZ that she was “deeply relieved” that “this test ended” after he missed her children “every day” for almost four years.

Authorities said Philipp was evading capture after he did not appear in court in 2022.

Before they disappeared, Philips and his children lived in a small rural city of Maracopa in the Waikata region. Philipp is believed to have been described in the late 30’s this year as an experienced hunter and bushman.

Police believe he took his children after losing legal care.

Marokopa is an area surrounded by a very harsh landscape, a wide and rough shoreline, a thick bush and a forest with a cave that covers a lot of kilometers.

The locals know the Philips as Bushman with survival skills that would create it for the construction of shelters and harvesting in the desert.

However, there were signs that he desperate resources. Since 2023, Philips and his children have been observed on numerous hacks in equipment and grocery stores.

Last October Group of Teens noticed their hike through the bush And he removed the meeting. The Video Philips and the children were in disguised clothes, and each had their own packages.

The teenagers talked to one of the children for a short time, asking who knew what was there. The child replied “only you” and continued to walk, reports New Zealand 1news.

Last year, a warrant was issued for his suspicion of involvement in a bank robbery in a small town on the Northern Island.

Police said he had an accomplice during the alleged incident.

In fact, for many years, many have wondered whether Philips would get from a close community in the sailor, a city where less than 100 people lived, and the question remains unanswered.

Philipse’s death comes less than a month after his family turned to him to return home.

In an interview with Local News with Cutting, his sister Rosie said the family was “ready to help (Philipp) go through what you need to go.”

“I really want to see you and children and become part of your life again,” she said.

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxan called the turn of events “sad and absolutely tragic.”

“This is not what anyone wanted to happen today. I believe it is a consistent feeling from all in New Zealand,” he said at a weekly briefing on Monday.

Other New Zealanders are also concerned about the death of Philippes to affect the well -being of his children.

Marlene Makysaak, a resident of the Wajtom district, says she wanted to be a “happier end”. “You know for children? Children will be devastated,” she said 1news.