Kirk Moore

Kirk Moore is the principal of Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma. He is currently newsworthy for his heroic actions during an incident on April 7th when a former student entered the school lobby and began firing a pistol. Newly released surveillance video shows Moore tackling the gunman, a 20-year-old reportedly obsessed with the 1999 Columbine shooting, and disarming him. Moore was shot in the leg during the struggle but managed to subdue the attacker until law enforcement arrived. He is being praised for his bravery and quick thinking, which are credited with preventing a potential tragedy at the school. His actions highlight the ongoing concern about school safety and the potential for violence in educational settings.