Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane in Dallas prior to departure

The aircraft was preparing to depart when it was stuck just under the flight deck, and no injuries were reported

A bullet struck a Southwest Airlines airplane preparing for departure from a Dallas airport, forcing the cancellation of the Friday evening flight, the airline said.

No injuries were reported and law enforcement was contacted after the bullet struck the right side of the aircraft just under the flight deck. At the time, the crew of Flight 2494 was preparing the plane for departure from Dallas Love Field airport, Southwest said in a statement.