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New Zealand police apologized after informing a documentary crew about Tom Phillips’ fatal 2025 shootout before his family was notified.
A New Zealand Police media officer informed a documentary crew about the September 2025 fatal shootout involving Tom Phillips at least an hour before his family was notified, prompting an apology from police leadership.
The crew, granted exclusive access under a strict agreement, received a text alert at 6:15 a.m., while family members were informed after 7:30 a.m. and the mother after 8 a.m., with a public statement issued at 7:15 a.m. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers called the timing “ill-advised” and noted the decision was not coordinated with investigators.
Police apologized in person, stating the action, though not malicious, breached standard protocols.
The incident is under review as part of official information requests.
La policía de Nueva Zelanda se disculpó después de informar a un equipo documental sobre el tiroteo fatal de Tom Phillips en 2025 antes de que su familia fuera notificada.