The Executive Director of Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas, Bryan Malinowski, 53, tragically lost his life on Tuesday morning during an incident involving ATF agents at his Chenal Valley residence.
Reports indicate that ATF agents opened fire on Malinowski after he allegedly fired upon them upon their arrival to execute a warrant. Malinowski’s brother confirmed his death, stating he was fatally shot in the head.
The ATF had obtained a warrant to search Malinowski’s residence after uncovering allegations of him engaging in the illegal sale of firearms without a license, as detailed in an affidavit provided by the agency.
NBC News reported:
An executive for the Little Rock, Arkansas, airport who was killed in a shootout with federal agents this week had been under investigation over gun sales, search warrant records unsealed Thursday show.
Bryan Malinowski, 53, who was executive director of Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, was shot after he opened fire at federal agents who arrived to serve a warrant Tuesday morning, officials said.
Malinowski died Thursday, his family said. His brother has said he was shot in the head.
An affidavit filed by an agent with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that was unsealed Thursday says the search involved an investigation into the sale of firearms without a license.
ABC 7 News reported:
The Executive Director of Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport tragically passed away after ATF agents shot him during a raid at his Chenal Valley residence early Tuesday morning, as confirmed by a statement from the airport.
The unsealed affidavit, though heavily redacted, sheds light on the ATF’s presence at Bryan Malinowski’s home. The search warrant, approved for Malinowski’s property and vehicle, aimed to gather evidence related to his alleged violation of federal firearm laws by selling guns without a license.
Details from the affidavit reveal Malinowski’s involvement in purchasing over 150 firearms from May 2021 to Feb. 2024, with several linked to criminal activities. Additionally, three firearms were reportedly acquired by undercover ATF agents.
