Victor Hawkins
Coverage of Victor Hawkins in the Nexus archive.
- Hero principal takes a bullet to stop alleged planned school massacre
Oklahoma Principal Kirk Moore heroically tackled a 20-year-old suspect, Victor Hawkins, during an alleged school shooting at Pauls Valley High School on April 7. Moore, who was shot in the leg, disarmed the suspect until police arrived, preventing a potential massacre. Students later honored him as prom king, and colleagues praised his bravery.
- New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman who opened fire inside the school
Oklahoma high school principal Kirk Moore tackled gunman Victor Hawkins after he opened fire at Pauls Valley High School, sustaining a leg injury. Hawkins, a former student, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including attempted murder, following the incident on April 7.
- Oklahoma principal shot in leg is praised for tackling school shooter: 'He is a hero'
Oklahoma principal Kirk Moore was shot in the leg while subduing school shooter Victor Hawkins at Pauls Valley High School, preventing casualties. Moore and staff acted swiftly to disarm Hawkins, leading to his arrest. Officials praised Moore as a hero for his bravery in protecting students.