Startling footage captures the moment an Oklahoma high school principal took decisive action against a former student armed with two semi-automatic handguns. Kirk Moore, 60, charged at 20-year-old Victor Lee Hawkins, risking his own safety Saturday afternoon.
Despite sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg, Moore’s swift response likely thwarted what could have been a catastrophic event. He was the only person injured during the encounter.
In the chilling video, Hawkins is seen raising a firearm toward Moore. Eyewitnesses report that Hawkins fired, hitting Moore before the principal lunged at him and brought him down.
As students fled the scene, Moore bravely pinned Hawkins down, preventing him from retrieving the weapon until other staff members assisted in securing the suspect.
Hunter McKee from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation praised Moore for his courageous actions. The principal’s readiness to confront the threat head-on was essential in ensuring the safety of everyone present.
Court records indicate that Hawkins harbored a grudge against Moore and planned to kill him. Witnesses revealed that he attempted to fire at students before his weapon malfunctioned.
In a touching show of support, Pauls Valley Superintendent Brett Knight hailed Moore as a hero, recalling his long-standing mentorship. Knight’s sentiments were echoed by City Councilman Kahn Nirschl, who expressed gratitude for Moore’s actions that unquestionably saved lives.
Hawkins faces multiple charges including intent to kill, with a court appearance scheduled for May 8. Moore, currently recuperating from his injury, assured the community that he is doing well.
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