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Southwest Airlines flight struck by bullet prior to takeoff at Dallas airport

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1 year ago

November 16, 2024

Southwest Airlines flight struck by bullet prior to takeoff at Dallas airport

A Southwest Airlines plane was hit by a bullet while preparing to takeoff from Dallas Love Field Airport on Friday evening.

A spokesperson for Southwest Airlines told Fox News Digital that Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 taxied safely back to the terminal at Dallas Love Field after a bullet apparently struck the right side of the aircraft just under the flight deck while the crew was preparing to depart for Indianapolis.

No injuries were reported, the spokesperson said.

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

Southwest said they will accommodate its customers on another flight and added that law enforcement authorities have been notified. The plane has also been removed 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 striking airplanes this week after a Spirit Airlines flight out of Florida was struck by gunfire on Monday while making a landing in Port-au-Prince in 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.

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Dallas, TX

Man dies after dog attack in Dallas home, police say

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4 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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Man dies after dog attack in Dallas home, police say

A man has died after a dog attacked him inside a home in North Texas on Thursday afternoon, officials say.

Dallas police officers responded to a call in the 4100 block of Esmalda Drive at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7. Investigators determined the man was attacked by a dog inside a residence in the 4100 block of Pringle Drive.

The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said.

According to a press release, the Dallas Police Department is treating the case as a homicide.

Police ask anyone with information to contact Detective Kenneth Castoral at 469‑781‑1261 or by email at kenneth.castoral@dallaspolice.gov.

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Miami, FL

Miami‑Dade crowds join nationwide protests after deadly ICE shooting

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January 10, 2026

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Miami‑Dade crowds join nationwide protests after deadly ICE shooting

Across the country, demonstrators gathered Saturday to demand accountability after the deadly ICE shooting in Minnesota earlier this week. In Miami‑Dade, crowds met at a well‑known gathering spot for Venezuelans, calling for justice and the release of detainees. Similar protests unfolded in Washington, D.C., and in Manhattan, where people took to the streets to voice concerns directed at federal leadership and agencies.

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Atlanta, GA

Braves make another addition to 'pen, reuniting with Kinley

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5 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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Braves make another addition to 'pen, reuniting with Kinley

ATLANTA — The Braves’ decision to decline Tyler Kinley’s $5.5 million option in November proved to be a sound financial decision.
Kinley reunited with the Braves on Saturday when he agreed to a one-year, $4.25 million deal. The right-handed reliever will draw a $3 million salary in 2026; his $5.5

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