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Southwest Flight 2494 to Indianapolis Struck by Bullet Near Cockpit at Dallas Love Field

Nov 16, 2024, 02:01 PM

On Friday night, a Southwest Airlines plane at Dallas Love Field Airport was struck by a bullet that went through the cockpit while preparing for departure to Indianapolis. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. as Flight 2494 was taxiing before takeoff. No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew, and the flight was subsequently canceled. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft was hit near the cockpit, and authorities are investigating the incident to determine the source of the gunfire. It is currently unclear if the plane was the intended target.