U.S. Passenger Plane Hit by “Unknown” Bullet before Takeoff in Dallas

Southwest Airlines announced that one of its planes, preparing for takeoff from Dallas Love Field Airport in the United States, was struck by a bullet late Friday night, forcing the aircraft to return to the gate.

A company spokesperson stated: “Southwest Airlines Flight 2494, preparing to depart for Indianapolis, was hit by a bullet on the right side of the plane, just below the cockpit, while the crew was preparing for takeoff.”

The spokesperson added: “No injuries were reported. Law enforcement authorities were notified, and the plane was taken out of service.”

Dallas Love Field Airport confirmed that the security incident occurred at around 9:50 PM local time, and Dallas police, firefighters, and rescue teams responded to the scene.

In a statement, the airport noted that passengers safely disembarked from the plane after it sustained damage, without specifying the airline involved.

No further details about the source of the bullet or the circumstances surrounding the incident were available, according to Reuters.