Southwest Plane Struck by Gunfire at Dallas Airport: No Injuries Reported

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A Southwest Airlines plane was hit by gunfire** while preparing for departure from Dallas Love Field airport on Friday night. The bullet struck the right side of the aircraft just under the flight deck around 8.30pm local time. No injuries were reported, and passengers exited the plane safely. The aircraft was removed from service and replaced with another flight. The incident caused a temporary closure of runway 13R/31L, but the airport operations were minimally affected.Dallas police are investigating the incident, which marks the latest in a series of gunfire incidents involving commercial planes. Earlier this week, two planes were hit by gunfire over Haiti's capital, prompting the FAA to issue a 30-day ban on US airlines flying to Haiti.

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  • **Small drones collide mid-air
  • **Drones crash into the crowd
  • **1 person injured
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  • **FAA investigating the incident
  • **Second drone show canceled due to technical difficulties
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Horrifying Gang Massacre in Haiti: Over 110 Elderly Killed Over Alleged Witchcraft

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In a shocking incident, a gang leader in Haiti's Cité Soleil slum ordered the massacre of at least 110 elderly people over the weekend. The reason? A voudou priest accused them of practicing witchcraft against the leader's child. The crowded slum is one of the poorest and most violent areas of the capital Port-au-Prince, making it difficult for residents to share information about the massacre. The gang leader, Monel 'Mikano' Felix, and his Viv Ansanm group, are responsible for the horrifying act.

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  • The Kill Devil Hills Fire Department and other local fire departments helped extinguish the fire.
  • The airport is closed until further notice, and the memorial is closed on Sunday.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, and the Federal Aviation Administration has been notified.

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