The incident took place on April 7 at Pauls Valley High School, about 60 miles south of Oklahoma City.
Surveillance video released by law enforcement shows 20-year-old former student Victor Lee Hawkins walking into the school lobby around 2:21 p.m., pointing guns at students, and ordering everyone to the ground.
One weapon jammed on his first attempt to shoot a student. He fired at another but missed.
Principal Moore, 60, rushed out of his office, fearlessly charged the gunman, face to face, and tackled him onto a bench against the wall.
During the struggle, Hawkins shot Moore in the leg.
Despite being shot, Moore still held Hawkins down until an assistant principal and staff could assist in disarming him and securing the scene.
No students or other staff were injured thanks to his bravery.
There is no way of knowing how many lives Moore saved that day with his heroic and selfless actions.
Pauls Valley principal Kirk Moore charging and subduing a school shooter, helping save students’ lives. He is recovering from injuries.pic.twitter.com/Ezml2gKBox
— World Monitor (@MonitorWarnow)April 15, 2026
Source: The Gateway Pundit
