Oklahoma Principal Shot While Tackling Armed Ex-Student At High School
Principal Kirk Moore was shot after tackling an armed ex-student who entered Pauls Valley High School in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma in April 2026, an action that officials say prevented injuries to students and staff.[1]
Authorities arrested Victor Hawkins at the school; he faces a charge of shooting with intent to kill, pleaded not guilty and is held on $1 million bond.[1] More than $20,000 raised on GoFundMe and $50,000 in pledged corporate donations have been directed to a "Principal Kirk Moore Fund" to support graduates.[1] Moore said he did not initially realize he had been shot while tackling the suspect.[1]
Hawkins, a former student, entered the campus armed, and investigators have not released a motive.[1]
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- The shooting occurred at Pauls Valley High School in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma in April 2026, when a gunman entered the school.
- Principal Kirk Moore tackled the armed suspect, former student Victor Hawkins, and was shot but prevented injuries to students and staff.
- Hawkins was arrested at the school, charged including with shooting with intent to kill, pleaded not guilty, and is held on $1 million bond.
- More than $20,000 raised via GoFundMe and $50,000 in pledged corporate donations are being directed to a "Principal Kirk Moore Fund" for graduates.
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