Oklahoma principal stops gunman in Pauls Valley High lobby
In Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, high school principal Kirk Moore tackled a gunman—after another employee helped retrieve the weapon—preventing injuries to students. The suspect, former student Victor Hawkins, was arrested on charges including shooting with intent to kill and is jailed with a $1 million bond. Moore was wounded in the leg but is praised as a hero; the incident prompted a lockdown and a preliminary hearing set for May 8, with officials noting Hawkins’ stated intent to carry out a Columbine-style attack.