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Bullet Strikes Southwest Airlines Flight at Dallas Love Field, No Injuries Reported

A bullet hit a Southwest Airlines flight at Dallas Love Field Airport, grounding the aircraft and prompting an investigation without any reported injuries.

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Updated: Nov 16th, 2024, 11:07 AM ET

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On Friday night, Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was struck by a bullet while taxiing at Dallas Love Field Airport. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. near the cockpit, prompting an immediate return to the terminal where passengers safely disembarked. No injuries were reported. Law enforcement was contacted, resulting in a temporary closure of runway 13R/31L, which has since reopened with minimal operational impact. The aircraft was removed from service, and passengers are being accommodated on a different flight as the Dallas Police Department investigates the source of the gunfire.

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