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Former Student Identified in Pauls Valley High School Shooting That Wounded Principal

Investigators credit swift action by school staff with preventing further injuries.

Overview

  • Pauls Valley High School principal Kirk Moore was shot in the leg during a lobby confrontation with an armed intruder Tuesday afternoon and is in stable condition at OU Health.
  • OSBI identified the suspect as 20-year-old former student Victor Hawkins, who was arrested at the scene and booked into the Garvin County Jail on two counts of pointing a firearm, one count of shooting with intent to kill, and two counts of unlawful carry.
  • Officials said Moore and other staff subdued the gunman after several rounds were fired, and no students were injured.
  • Following Tuesday's shooting, the district canceled classes for Wednesday and set up reunification and counseling for students and staff.
  • OSBI and local authorities are investigating the motive and how Hawkins got into the building, with leaders signaling a review of access controls and school security procedures.