Airport Executive at the Clinton Airport in Arkansas Killed in Firefight with ATF
"Bryan Malinowski, the 53-year-old executive director of the Bill and Hillary Clinton Airport in Arkansas, was shot in the head by federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) during a confrontation at his home in west Little Rock.
The incident occurred early Tuesday morning as ATF agents attempted to serve a warrant at Malinowski’s residence. The specific reasons for the warrant have not been disclosed, with authorities citing an ongoing investigation.
During the attempt to serve the warrant, Malinowski reportedly fired gunshots at the agents from inside his home. The agents returned fire, striking Malinowski. He was treated at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital, although his condition was not immediately known. A source informed the Arkansas Times that Malinowski had been shot in the head during the exchange and was subsequently placed on life support.
An ATF agent was also injured in the exchange of gunfire, sustaining a non-life-threatening wound. This agent received medical treatment at a local hospital.
Following the shootout, Little Rock firefighters were seen approaching Malinowski’s home with equipment to assist in opening a safe inside the property, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette."
The incident occurred early Tuesday morning as ATF agents attempted to serve a warrant at Malinowski’s residence. The specific reasons for the warrant have not been disclosed, with authorities citing an ongoing investigation.
During the attempt to serve the warrant, Malinowski reportedly fired gunshots at the agents from inside his home. The agents returned fire, striking Malinowski. He was treated at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital, although his condition was not immediately known. A source informed the Arkansas Times that Malinowski had been shot in the head during the exchange and was subsequently placed on life support.
An ATF agent was also injured in the exchange of gunfire, sustaining a non-life-threatening wound. This agent received medical treatment at a local hospital.
Following the shootout, Little Rock firefighters were seen approaching Malinowski’s home with equipment to assist in opening a safe inside the property, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette."
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