Southwest Airlines flight shot before takeoff at Dallas airport

Southwest Airlines flight shot before takeoff at Dallas airport

A Southwest Airlines plane was hit by a bullet as it prepared to take off from Dallas Love Field Airport Friday evening.

A Southwest Airlines spokesperson told Fox News Digital that Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 taxied safely to the Dallas Love Field terminal after a bullet apparently struck the right side of the plane just below the cockpit as the crew prepared to depart for Indianapolis.

No injuries were reported, the spokesperson said.

Spirit Airlines flight from Florida hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti

A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport on July 25, 2024 in Burbank, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Southwest said it would accommodate customers on another flight and added that law enforcement authorities had been notified. The aircraft was also withdrawn from service.

Dallas police confirmed to Fox News Digital that they are investigating the incident.

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This is the second incident involving gunfire hitting planes this week following the shooting at Spirit Airlines. flight from Florida was hit by gunfire Monday while landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

This is a developing story. Please check back for more details.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) but did not immediately receive a response.

Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital.