Prosecutor declines filing charges in ATF shooting of Little Rock airport director

The prosecutor in Little Rock, Arkansas, has decided not to file charges against the ATF agent who shot and injured the city's airport director in November 2022. Bryan Malinowski, the director of the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field, was shot during an incident involving ATF agents who were searching for a suspect wanted on a felony warrant. The prosecutor's office stated that the shooting was justified under the law, as the agent fired their weapon after Malinowski allegedly pointed a gun at them. The ATF agents had gone to Malinowski's home to arrest a suspect, but when they encountered Malinowski, they believed he was the person they were looking for. Malinowski's lawyer said his client was not the suspect and was simply trying to protect himself during the encounter. The prosecutor's office, however, stated that the evidence supported the agent's account of the incident. Malinowski was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound and has since recovered. The shooting sparked a public outcry and raised concerns about the actions of the ATF agents. However, the prosecutor's decision not to file charges has brought the case to a close.

Summary

"The prosecutor in Little Rock has decided not to file charges against the ATF agent who shot the airport director, finding the shooting justified under the law. The incident, which occurred during a search for a suspect, sparked public debate, but the prosecutor's decision concludes the case."