A Southwest Airlines plane was struck by a bullet while preparing for departure at Dallas Love Field Airport on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The aircraft was parked at the gate when the incident occurred, and no passengers were on board.
According to police, the bullet struck the plane’s fuselage near the tail section, causing a small hole. The plane was taken out of service and inspected by mechanics, who deemed it safe to fly.
The suspect is still at large, and authorities are investigating the incident. No motive has been determined, and it is unclear if the plane was targeted or if the shooting was random.