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Moment Gunman Tackled by School Principal
Court documents say the former student planned a mass shooting and was influenced by Columbine, while the principal was shot in the leg.
- On April 7, 2026, Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore tackled armed former student Victor Lee Hawkins in the school lobby, stopping a potential mass shooting before it could unfold.
- Investigators say Hawkins, 20, intended to conduct a mass shooting inspired by the 1999 Columbine tragedy; he told authorities he wanted to kill the school's principal and students.
- After Hawkins' firearm malfunctioned, Moore rushed the suspect, wrestling him onto a bench and removing his pistol; Moore sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during the struggle.
- Held on a $1 million bond, Hawkins faces two counts of pointing a firearm, one count of shooting with intent to kill, and two counts of unlawful carry; Moore is recovering at home.
- Hawkins is expected back in court on May 8, while the Pauls Valley community praises Moore's actions and the principal stated he looks forward to returning to work soon.
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