Airport delays occurring in Lubbock due to shooting in Dallas
Flights between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport and Dallas Love Field have been delayed or canceled following a shooting that occurred near a ticket counter in the Dallas airport, the Avalanche-Journal has learned.
Situation
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Love Field Airport is being evacuated due to reports of a shooter.
An armed woman was shot and wounded by officers after she open fire inside the airport, the Star-Telegram reports. The 37-year-old woman was transported to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. No other injuries have been reported.
This is a developing story.
Delays
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop at Love Field until at least 1:30 p.m., according to the Star-Telegram.
🚨 FLIGHT OPERATIONS SUSPENDED: Passengers should refrain from coming to Dallas Love Field at this time as flight operations have been suspended. Travelers should check directly with their airline for the latest updates on their flight status. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/ihvHxKrjSp
— Dallas Love Field (@DallasLoveField) July 25, 2022
With the situation ongoing, local inbound and outgoing flights between Dallas and Lubbock have been delayed or canceled.
As of 2:30 p.m., here is a list of canceled or delayed flights to or from Dallas according to Preston Smith International Airport:
Southwest 1338 - Departing to Love Field has been delayed until 2:45 p.m.
American 5758- Departing to Dallas-Fort Worth International has been delayed until 3:58 p.m.
American 5797 - Departing to Dallas-Fort Worth International has been canceled.
Southwest 1241 - Departing to Love Field has been canceled.
American 4709 - Arriving from Dallas-Fort Worth International has been delayed until 3:37 p.m.
American 5797 - Arriving from Dallas-Fort Worth International has been canceled.
Southwest 1240 - Arriving from Love Field has been canceled.
Southwest 38 Arriving from Love Field has been canceled.
The situation is ongoing and this story will be updated as new information becomes available.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Delays occurring in Lubbock due to shooting at Dallas Love Field
