The Federal Aviation Administration released a <a href="https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/statements/accident_incidents">statement</a> late Friday night regarding an alarming incident at Dallas Love Field Airport, where Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was struck by gunfire near the cockpit while taxiing to the runway.

"While taxiing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport, Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was reportedly struck by gunfire near the cockpit around 8:30 p.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 15. The Boeing 737-800 returned to the gate, where passengers deplaned," the FAA said.

The FAA continued, "The flight was headed to Indianapolis International Airport. Contact local authorities and airport security for more on the investigation."&nbsp;

Earlier this week, three commercial jets, each operated by American Airlines, JetBlue, and <a href="https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/gunfire-hits-spirit-airlines-jet-final-approach-haiti-crew-wounded">Spirit Airlines</a>, were struck by gunfire&nbsp;near the airport in Port-au-Prince as the Caribbean nation of Haiti implodes into further violence.&nbsp;

"The flight was headed to Indianapolis..." 
{ai:summary}The FAA reported that Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was hit by gunfire near the cockpit while taxiing at Dallas Love Field Airport on November 15. The flight, bound for Indianapolis, returned to the gate, and passengers deplaned safely. An investigation is underway.This incident follows recent gunfire incidents involving commercial jets in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, highlighting escalating violence in the region. Local authorities and airport security are involved in the ongoing investigation. #crime

Bullet Strikes "Near Cockpit" Of Taxiing Southwest Boeing 737 At Dallas Airport

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