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Principal Disarms Gunman, Crowned Prom King in Oklahoma

4/22/2026

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Kirk Moore, principal of Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma, was crowned prom king after disarming a gunman on April 7.
At the prom, students celebrated him with cheers and the song "Hero."
Surveillance footage shows Moore's quick response during the incident involving Victor Hawkins.
Hawkins faces multiple charges and is held on a $1 million bond.

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Story summary

Kirk Moore, principal of Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma, was crowned prom king after disarming a gunman on April 7.
At the prom, students celebrated him with cheers and the song "Hero."
Surveillance footage shows Moore's quick response during the incident involving Victor Hawkins.
Hawkins faces multiple charges and is held on a $1 million bond.