By: Richard L. Smith
A Morris County man has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison after admitting to attempting to kill a federal law enforcement officer during a violent shootout at his home, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer announced.
Maloy Amador, 44, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert Kirsch in Trenton federal court after pleading guilty to attempted murder of a federal officer, discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, possession of firearms by a convicted felon, and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
According to court documents, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Amador’s residence in Parsippany on August 13, 2025, as part of a narcotics and firearms investigation.
Shortly after officers entered the home, Amador opened fire, triggering an extended exchange of gunfire before he eventually surrendered.
Authorities said Amador was struck in the arm during the shootout.
After the incident, one of the federal officers discovered that a bullet had struck his agency-issued electronic control device, punching a hole through it and leaving bullet fragments embedded in his ballistic vest—equipment officials said likely helped save the officer’s life.
Investigators searching the home recovered more than two kilograms of narcotics along with 18 firearms, including multiple assault-style rifles.
In addition to the 288-month prison sentence, Judge Kirsch ordered Amador to serve four years of supervised release following his release from federal custody.