Dallas — A Southwest Airlines jet was hit by gunfire while preparing for departure Friday night at Dallas Love Field. The plane was hit at least once while it was getting ready to take off for Indianapolis with 99 people onboard. No one was hurt.
Southwest Airlines released the following statement:
“Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 taxied safely back to the terminal at Dallas Love Field after a bullet apparently struck the right side of the aircraft just under the flight deck while the Crew was preparing for departure for Indianapolis. No injuries were reported. Southwest will accommodate our Customers on another flight. Law enforcement authorities have been notified and the plane has been removed from service.”
Dallas PD said its investigation is ongoing
*(Note: the photo in this story is a file photo and not the plane struck by gunfire)