Hero principal takes a bullet to stop alleged planned school massacre
Principal Kirk Moore of Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma was shot in the leg while disarming a former student allegedly armed with two semiautomatic handguns on April 7, 2026. The suspect reportedly intended to carry out a mass shooting but was stopped when his weapon malfunctioned and Moore tackled him. Moore's actions, described as heroic by colleagues, are credited with preventing further casualties.
- ▪Principal Kirk Moore was shot in the leg during the confrontation but managed to disarm the suspect.
- ▪The alleged gunman, a 20-year-old former student, planned a mass shooting at Pauls Valley High School.
- ▪Moore's weapon malfunctioned when he pointed it at a student, giving Moore the chance to intervene.
- ▪Moore attributed his actions and survival to faith, believing divine intervention played a role.
- ▪Coach Mark Green stated that Moore's bravery undoubtedly saved lives.
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Media Hero principal takes a bullet to stop alleged planned school massacre Moore was shot in the leg but disarmed the suspect, a former student allegedly armed with 2 semiautomatic handguns By Madison Colombo Fox News Published May 2, 2026 6:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video High school principal recounts stopping school shooter Pauls Valley High School principal Kirk Moore, a true hero, recounts the harrowing moments he stopped an active school shooter on April 7. Moore was shot in the leg but tackled the gunman, disarming him and preventing countless casualties. Kayleigh McEnany sits down with Principal Moore and other faculty as they reflect on the courageous actions that earned him the title of 'Prom King'.
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