[FoxNews] Kirk Moore wrestled the gun away from suspected shooter Victor Hawkins, who allegedly studied the Columbine shooting beforehand
Newly released video shows the moment an Oklahoma high school principal confronted and tackled a gunman after he opened fire inside the school.
The footage shows Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore confronting the suspect — identified as 20-year-old former student
— after he walked into the building on April 7.
Moore was shot in the leg during the confrontation and was airlifted to a hospital in stable condition, authorities said.
The video also shows someone opening a door and allowing the suspected shooter into the building.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) told KFOR-TV it does not believe the individual was working with the suspect. Investigators have not determined whether the person who opened the door was a student or staff member, a spokesperson said.
An OSBI spokesperson told Fox News Digital there are no other suspects in the incident.
Authorities said the shooting unfolded around 2:21 p.m., prompting a lockdown until officers cleared the scene. Moore and other staff subdued the gunman until law enforcement arrived and arrested Hawkins.
According to an arrest affidavit obtained by the outlet, Hawkins entered the school carrying two loaded semi-automatic pistols.
The affidavit states Moore ran to the lobby after hearing gunfire, where Hawkins allegedly fired at him, striking him in the leg.
Moore then "wrestled with Hawkins on a bench in the foyer and was able to remove Hawkins’ pistol from his hand," according to the affidavit. Moore and other staff held the suspect down until officers arrived.
Hawkins was charged last week with one count of shooting with intent to kill, one count of carrying a weapon into a public assembly, and two counts of feloniously pointing a firearm.
Court documents reviewed by the outlet show Hawkins studied the Columbine school shooting and told investigators he "wanted to conduct his own school shooting like the Columbine shooters did."
After entering the school, Hawkins allegedly pointed a gun and yelled for people to "get on the ground," KFOR reported.
He then pointed a gun at a student and attempted to fire, but the weapon malfunctioned, according to the affidavit.
Hawkins attempted to clear the malfunction before later firing at another student, who raised his hands and pleaded not to be shot, the affidavit states.
According to investigators, Hawkins lowered his weapon and told the students to leave.
The OSBI said Moore and school staff acted quickly to stop the attack.
"The principal of the school had noticed that an adult male subject, 20 years old, had stepped foot into the school with a gun," OSBI spokesperson Hunter McKee told KOCO-TV. "When the principal noticed this, he quickly stepped in, as well as other staff. The subject was able to fire multiple rounds, where the principal was hurt, but no one else was."
"The actions of the staff and the principal stepping in as soon as they saw a subject with a firearm saved lives today," McKee added.
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1 Fat guy's got hustle.
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2 NOT Uvalde
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3 If he thought about being on video, he could have given the guy the people’s elbow and been famous forever
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This School principal deserves a Trump Presidential Medal or Award.
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BTW: Was the shooter a Tranny, or just the usual LSD Smartphone trained nut job?
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6 Students discover newfound respect for their principal.
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7 re #5 I it was a tranny they'll never let it out.
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8 Classic take down and pin.
Bonus points for Red Shirt Man not believing in gun cooties.
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9 just the usual LSD Smartphone trained nut job
He doesn’t look transsexual to me, though his mustache is a bit weedy.
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