US: Normal operations resume at Dallas Love Field Airport after shooting incident in Dallas, Texas, as of early Nov. 16 /update 1

Normal operations have resumed at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) in Dallas, Texas, as of early Nov. 16 after officials responded to a shooting incident. According to reports, a bullet struck Southwest Airlines (WN) Flight 2494 near the cockpit as it was preparing for takeoff with passengers on board late Nov. 15. The plane returned safely to the terminal, and there were no reports of casualties. The incident prompted a brief runway closure, but the airport confirmed only minimal impact on flight operations. No arrests have been reported, and the source of the gunfire remains unconfirmed.

A heightened security presence will likely continue in the affected area over the coming hours as police investigate the incident. Lingering flight disruptions cannot be ruled out. Roads around DAL may be closed as police search for suspects and investigate the incident.