A United flight at Denver International Airport underwent a security sweep after a bullet was found on board Thursday, a United spokesperson confirmed.
The bullet was discovered prior to the plane's departure from Denver to San Diego, the spokesperson said. They did not provide further information about how the bullet was discovered or where it may have come from.
After the security sweep, the plane was cleared and later departed for San Diego, according to the spokesperson.
The flight was originally was scheduled to take off around 1:25 p.m., but was delayed until around 3:40 p.m., flight records show.
The incident was first reported by Fox 31, which had a member of its news team on board the flight.
In a statement, a TSA spokesperson said they were aware of media reports but added they could not confirm where the bullet originated from.
"TSA is reviewing the incident and will continue with our airline partners to ensure high levels of security," the spokesperson said.
Editor's note on Aug. 14, 2026: This story has been edited to include a statement from TSA
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