The executive director of Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Arkansas was wounded in a shootout at his home Tuesday morning, and authorities say he is suspected of firing at federal agents who were attempting to serve a search warrant. Announced.
Brian Malinowski, 53, was shot shortly after 6 a.m. during an exchange of gunfire when agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) arrived, the agency said.
“The subject of the investigation sustained a gunshot wound and was treated at the scene by paramedics before being transported to a local hospital,” ATF said in a statement.
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Brian Malinowski, executive director of the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Arkansas, was shot and killed Tuesday while federal agents were serving a search warrant. (Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport)
ATF says the injured member’s injuries are not life-threatening.
On Wednesday, Malinowski’s older brother, Matthew Malinowski, 55, told Fox News Digital that his brother was shot in the head and that doctors did not expect him to survive. He was unconscious as of Wednesday.
ATF declined to say what the search warrant was related to, and Pennsylvania resident Matthew Malinowski said he was not informed of the circumstances of the case. He noted that his brother was an avid firearms collector.
“It’s all speculation at this point,” he said. “I felt like he bought something he shouldn’t have. That’s all I can think of.”
The shooting came as a shock to Malinowski, who said his brother was in Washington, D.C., a few days earlier to meet with Arkansas senators.
“That’s the circle he ran in,” he said.
ATF declined to say what the search warrant for Brian Malinowski’s West Little Rock home was related to. (Fox News)
Brian Malinowski also owned five properties, earned between $270,000 and $280,000 a year, and was responsible for about 2,000 employees at the Little Rock airport, his brother said. Told.
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“Life is great when you’re in a position like that. Why ruin it for a small infraction?” Matthew Malinowski said. “He always kept his nose clean. As far as I know, he had no enemies.”
Brian Malinowski’s mother, Barbara Haig, expressed sadness at the situation.
“This is my baby. One of my babies,” she said.
Arkansas State Police are investigating the incident.
Shane Carter, communications director for Clinton National Airport, previously told Fox News Digital that Brian Malinowski is the airport’s executive director. He declined further comment.
But hours after the shooting, Airport Commission Chairman Bill Walker appointed Tom Clark as acting airport executive director.
Arkansas State Police are investigating a shooting at an airport executive’s residence that involved federal agents. (Arkansas State Police)
“Today’s incident saddens us and we pray for the well-being of everyone involved,” he said on Tuesday. “As Chairman of the City of Little Rock Airport Commission, I have appointed Tom Clark, the airport’s deputy executive director, to serve as acting executive director. Day-to-day operations at the airport will continue as normal.”
Brian Malinowski joins Bill and Hillary Clinton national airport He became director of real estate, planning and development in 2008 and was promoted to deputy director in 2009, according to his biography on the airport’s website. He became executive director in 2019, according to his profile on the airport’s website.
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At the time of his hire, he has more than 30 years of airport leadership experience, having held positions at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, El Paso International Airport, and Lehigh Valley International Airport.
said Shea de Brin, who lives next door to Brian Malinowski. fox 16 She said she woke up to gunshots across the street.
“I heard about five or six loud bangs,” De Bruyne said. “My heart was pounding and the dog was barking. I’m very curious to see what’s going on a few doors down.”
