Southwest Airlines Incident at Dallas Love Field

(Reuters) – A Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) plane preparing for departure at Dallas Love Field airport was struck by a bullet late on Friday, prompting the aircraft to return to the gate, according to an airline statement.

"Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was set to depart for Indianapolis when a bullet apparently struck the right side of the plane, just below the flight deck, as the crew was preparing for takeoff," a Southwest spokesperson said.

No injuries were reported. Law enforcement authorities have been notified, and the plane has been removed from service.

The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. local time, prompting a response from Dallas police and Dallas Fire-Rescue. Passengers were safely deplaned after the aircraft sustained damage, although the airport did not specify the airline.

Further details about the source of the bullet or the circumstances of the incident were not immediately available.