A bullet struck a Southwest Airlines airplane preparing for departure from Dallas Love Field airport, prompting the cancellation of Flight 2494. No injuries reported.
The Boeing 737-800 was hit near the cockpit while taxiing for a flight to Indianapolis. Passengers were evacuated and another flight was arranged.
Law enforcement was contacted, and Dallas police responded to the incident. The affected runway was temporarily closed but reopened later that evening.
The Southwest Airlines incident underscores concerns about aviation safety, as a bullet striking an aircraft raises serious questions regarding airport security measures.
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