No casualties when a Southwest Airlines jet is shot in Dallas

On Friday evening (local time), a bullet struck a Southwest Airlines flight preparing for takeoff from Dallas Love Field Airport, US. Around 8:30pm, a bullet struck the right side of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft, headed to Indianapolis International Airport, just below the flight deck. Following the incident, neither passengers nor crew members reported any injuries..

Following the bullet strike, the aircraft swiftly returned to the terminal, ensuring the safe evacuation of the passengers. After this incident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that they took the plane out of service. Southwest Airlines promised to reschedule the affected passengers, minimizing any significant disruption to their travel plans.

Law enforcement authorities, including Dallas Police and Dallas Fire-Rescue, quickly responded to the scene at Dallas Love Field Airport.Later that night, the airport’s runway 13R/31L reopened with minimal impact on operations. Dallas police are currently investigating the shooting incident to uncover the truth.