3 Children of Fugitive Dad Tom Phillips 'Doing Well' After He was Shot

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The three children of a fugitive father in New Zealand, who was shot by police this week after spending almost four years on the run, are "doing well," authorities have confirmed

In a statement on Tuesday, Sept. 9, Warwick Morehu from Oranga Tamariki (Ministry for Children) said, "I can confirm the children had a settled night, they are doing well under the circumstances and engaging with the staff supporting them"

Phillips disappeared with his children, Jayda, 12, Maverick, 10, and Ember, 9, after an alleged dispute with their mother back in 2021

The three children of a fugitive father in New Zealand , who was killed in a police shootout this week after spending almost four years on the run, are "doing well" given the circumstances, authorities have confirmed.

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