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John T. Kolata

United States · Aged 75 · Died 10/17/2014
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Kolata was reportedly holding people hostage at a bakery. When officers arrived on scene and entered the bakery, Kolata fired at officers, wounding one. Officers fired back and Kolata was wounded. He died later at a hospital.

Alleged responsible partySearcy County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas State PoliceReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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