Police shooting of fugitive Tom Phillips ruled justified
An independent investigation found the officer who fatally shot Tom Phillips acted lawfully in self-defence after Phillips wounded a colleague.
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An independent investigation found the officer who fatally shot Tom Phillips acted lawfully in self-defence after Phillips wounded a colleague.
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