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Self-Defense Ruling in High-Stakes Chase | Auckland News
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. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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