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.
Victim's Name: John T. Kolata
Agency Responsible: Searcy County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas State Troopers
Gender: Male
Age: 75
Race: White
Date of Death: October 17, 2014
County: Searcy
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural