Southwest Airlines (LUV, Financial) reported that a plane preparing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport was struck by a bullet, causing it to return to the gate. The incident occurred as Flight 2494 was set to depart for Indianapolis. The bullet hit the aircraft on its right side, below the flight deck, but there were no injuries reported. The airline has notified law enforcement, and the plane has been taken out of service.
The safety incident took place around 9:50 PM local time, with Dallas police and fire rescue teams responding promptly. All passengers deplaned safely, but the airline involved was not specified in the airport's statement. Further details regarding the source of the bullet or circumstances of the incident have not yet been released.
