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flag A four-year manhunt ended on Sept. 8, 2025, when Tom Phillips died in a shootout with police in New Zealand’s Waikato region after fleeing with his three children in 2021.

flag Tom Phillips, who fled with his three children in 2021, was deemed unlikely to surrender and potentially dangerous, prompting a four-year manhunt involving extensive surveillance and specialized units. flag He died in a September 8, 2025, shootout with police in western Waikato after his vehicle was disabled; an officer was seriously injured but has recovered. flag The two younger children were found at a remote campsite hours later. flag Authorities, using drones, thermal imaging, and intelligence, conducted thousands of hours of search operations but could not safely intervene during the family’s frequent movements. flag The investigation continues, with restrictions on details due to a court injunction. flag Police emphasized the children’s safety as the top priority throughout the complex operation.

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