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Self-Defense Ruling in High-Stakes Chase | Auckland News
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In a high-stakes midnight standoff near Te Kuiti, an officer shot and killed armed fugitive Tom Phillips—just minutes after Phillips critically wounded another officer in a brutal ambush. The Independent Police Conduct Authority ruled the officer’s actions were self-defense, citing immediate threat to life. While praising the officers’ bravery, police acknowledged command failures, including no Incident Controller on scene. The injured officer is recovering and expected back to duty.
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