Airport Executive Dies After Shootout with Federal Agents

Bryan Malinowski, executive director of Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, succumbs to injuries from a confrontation during a federal search warrant attempt at his home.

Bryan Malinowski, the executive director of the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas, died from injuries sustained in a shootout with federal agents.
The shootout occurred as agents attempted to serve a search warrant at Malinowski's home. Malinowski and one ATF agent were injured in the exchange of gunfire.
Malinowski had been a part of the airport's management team since 2008 and took over as executive director in 2019. Under his leadership, the airport experienced significant growth and success.
Neighbors and family members expressed shock and sadness, describing Malinowski as a professional and generous individual with no known involvement in illegal activities.
The reasons for the search warrant and details of the investigation remain undisclosed by federal authorities, leaving many questions unanswered.