Police are today releasing photos of one of the campsites where Tom Phillips and his children were hiding prior to Monday morning's shooting at Waitomo.
The makeshift camp was located by specialist Police, acting on information from one of the children, about 2 kilometres from the scene where Phillips died after he shot and critically injured a Police officer.
A large-scale investigation is continuing into the shooting, which happened about 3.25am on Monday on Te Anga Road.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Minister of Police Mark Mitchell today visited the injured officer, Officer A, in hospital.
"I was pleased that I could meet him and his family today and offer my encouragement and support to them. While the officer has a long road to recovery, we will be there to support him and his whānau at every step.
"He is a dedicated and caring constable and represents the best of what it means to be a rural Police officer.
"I'm proud of him, and the officers who arrived on the scene seconds later and dealt to the threat."
Commissioner Chambers also met with Acting Waikato District Commander Inspector Andrea McBeth and staff this morning.
"Their professionalism in dealing with a colleague being injured and working through an incredibly complex investigation is admirable and they will receive any additional support that is needed."
Scene examinations
A number of areas in Western Waikato remain under scene guard as Police process evidence following Monday morning's events.
The camp area in Waitomo and the scene of the shooting remain active crime scenes, with forensic staff on site today to gather evidence.
