Watch: Moment gunman tackled by school principal in Oklahoma
TL;DR
CCTV footage captures Oklahoma principal Kirk Moore tackling an active shooter at Pauls Valley High School on April 7. The gunman, Victor Hawkins, fired shots before being subdued by Moore, who was shot in the leg but has since been released from the hospital.
Key points
- CCTV footage shows the moment of the tackle
- Gunman Victor Hawkins fired shots at the school
- Principal Kirk Moore tackled the shooter
- Moore was shot in the leg during the incident
- He has since been released from the hospital
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Watch: Moment gunman tackled by school principal
CCTV footage shows the moment a high school principal tackles an active shooter in Oklahoma.
The suspected gunman, Victor Hawkins, walked into Pauls Valley High School and fired shots during the incident on 7 April.
Principal Kirk Moore, is then seen charging toward the former student and tackling him, before another staff member arrives and removes the gun from his hand.
Principal Moore was shot in the leg during the incident, but has since been released from hospital.
Hawkins was arrested on the scene, and now faces two counts of pointing a firearm, one count of shooting with intent to kill, and two counts of unlawful carrying.
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Q&A
What happened during the school shooting in Oklahoma on April 7?
An active shooter, Victor Hawkins, entered Pauls Valley High School and fired shots before being tackled by Principal Kirk Moore.
Who is Kirk Moore and what did he do during the shooting?
Kirk Moore is the principal of Pauls Valley High School who tackled the gunman, Victor Hawkins, during the shooting incident.
What injuries did Principal Kirk Moore sustain during the incident?
Principal Kirk Moore was shot in the leg during the confrontation with the gunman but has since been released from the hospital.
What was the outcome of the shooting incident at Pauls Valley High School?
The gunman was subdued by Principal Moore and another staff member, preventing further harm during the incident.
