Dallas police are investigating after a Southwest Airlines flight was struck by a bullet Friday evening as it was preparing to depart from Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas, authorities said.

A Southwest Airlines plane was struck by a bullet moments before its scheduled takeoff from Dallas Love Field airport in Texas on Friday night, according to the airline. The flight was bound for Indianapolis but returned to the gate following the frightening ordeal and passengers deplaned,

A Southwest Airlines plane preparing for departure at Dallas Love Field airport was struck by a bullet late on late Friday, prompting the aircraft to return to the gate, the airline said in a statement.