Bravery at fatal shootings hailed
The family of Wendy Campbell-Rodgers and her daughter Natanya Campbell have thanked contractor Jeff Pipe for his bravery at last week’s tragic shooting.
It is the first time the family have spoken publicly since the women were shot dead at Mt Tiger Rd in Whangarei last Wednesday.
Campbell-Rodgers and Campbell, property managers, were visiting the Mt Tiger home of Quinn Patterson, when they were killed. He also shot and injured Pipe.
“[Thank you] to Jeff Pipe for his bravery,” the family said.
Patterson died after a shootout with police in his home, which burned down.
The fire’s cause is still being determined.
Whangarei and Aucklandbased police risked their lives trying to save CampbellRodgers and Campbell, and apprehend Patterson.
Campbell-Rodgers’ husband Tony yesterday issued a public “thank you” on behalf of his family, on the eve of Wendy’s funeral service in Whangarei.
Campbell will be buried in Mitimiti, in the Hokianga, after her tangi.
The family statement said: “Wendy’s husband Tony Rodgers, his daughter and fiance Karla and Phil, and his sister and brother-in-law Bev and Ash, would like to say an enormous ‘thank you’ to the police who have risked their lives on that tragic day.
“[Thank you] to Jeff Pipe for his bravery. To her mother Gail and family, and to Natanya’s whanau for their wonderful graciousness and love.
“To the Elim church for kindly providing for Wendy’s funeral.
“Biggest thank you to Tony and Wendy’s church family at Hebron Christian Fellowship, who have given him so much love and support in every way possible.
“We don’t know how we could get through this without our faith, family and precious friends.
“Thank you.”