Pauls Valley Public Schools was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon after a shooting. >> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning NewsletterPrincipal shot while stopping gunmanThe Garvin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the principal of the high school, Kirk Moore, was shot in the leg during the incident. The principal was listed in stable condition, according to the sheriff’s office. >> Video below shows a look at the law enforcement presence near Pauls Valley High SchoolLaw enforcement officials responded to the school at about 2:20 p.m., according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The sheriff’s office confirmed that the shooting occurred in the lobby area of Pauls Valley High School. Moore was the only person injured in the shooting, according to law enforcement. During a news conference on Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Moore interfered when a former student, a 20-year-old man, entered the school with a firearm. OSBI said Moore’s actions “saved lives.” “The principal of the school had noticed that an adult male subject, 20 years old, had stepped foot into the school with a gun,” Hunter McKee with OSBI said. “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.” >> Watch the full news conference from law enforcement after the shootingOSBI said Moore and other school staff were able to subdue the suspect to make sure all students were safe. The suspect was taken into custody. “The actions of the staff and the principal stepping in as soon as they saw a subject with a firearm saved lives today,” McKee said. No children injured in shootingOfficials said no children were injured in the shooting, and all children were accounted for. The shooter was detained, according to officials. >> Video below details what we know about Moore’s injuries”Law enforcement responded promptly and secured the scene. There is no ongoing threat at this time. Suspect has been detained,” the sheriff’s office said. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.At about 3 p.m., an Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter was leaving the scene with the person injured, according to the city manager. KOCO 5 was on the scene as the helicopter landed at OU Health in Oklahoma City at about 3:30 p.m. >> Video below shows the helicopter arriving at OU HealthWho was the shooter? The shooter was identified as a former Pauls Valley student who is 20 years old. Law enforcement officials said there was no known motive of the shooting. The gunman’s identity was not released. Classes canceled at Pauls Valley on WednesdayAll classes in the Pauls Valley district were canceled Wednesday. Pauls Valley Public Schools was placed on lockdown Tuesday due to the incident. By about 5 p.m., all students had been picked up from school. The district set up a reunification center for parents at the gym. Parents were allowed to go to the gym and pick up their children. The buses were on hold, and all after school programs have been canceled. Parents were told to pick up their children from school. The situation prompted a large law enforcement response that closed roads in the area. Leaders react to shooting at Pauls Valley High School U.S. Sen. James Lankford, Oklahoma’s senior senator, released a statement following the shooting. “Cindy and I are praying for the students, families, teachers, and first responders in Pauls Valley as this situation continues to unfold. We’re grateful for the quick response from law enforcement and for reports that no students were harmed. Please join us in lifting up the injured employee for a full recovery and asking for protection for everyone on the scene,” Lankford said in a statement. Top Headlines’On-base threat’ prompts investigation at Tinker Air Force BaseFather, son make cross-country trek to visit every MLB ballpark for cancer awarenessWatch: President Donald Trump calls Artemis II crew after historic lunar flybyJuvenile taken into custody after escaping from detention center in NormanTrump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached
PAULS VALLEY, Okla. —
Pauls Valley Public Schools was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon after a shooting.
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Principal shot while stopping gunman
The Garvin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the principal of the high school, Kirk Moore, was shot in the leg during the incident. The principal was listed in stable condition, according to the sheriff’s office.
>> Video below shows a look at the law enforcement presence near Pauls Valley High School
Law enforcement officials responded to the school at about 2:20 p.m., according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The sheriff’s office confirmed that the shooting occurred in the lobby area of Pauls Valley High School.
Moore was the only person injured in the shooting, according to law enforcement.
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During a news conference on Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Moore interfered when a former student, a 20-year-old man, entered the school with a firearm.
OSBI said Moore’s actions “saved lives.”
“The principal of the school had noticed that an adult male subject, 20 years old, had stepped foot into the school with a gun,” Hunter McKee with OSBI said. “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.”
>> Watch the full news conference from law enforcement after the shooting
OSBI said Moore and other school staff were able to subdue the suspect to make sure all students were safe.
The suspect was taken into custody.
“The actions of the staff and the principal stepping in as soon as they saw a subject with a firearm saved lives today,” McKee said.
No children injured in shooting
Officials said no children were injured in the shooting, and all children were accounted for. The shooter was detained, according to officials.
>> Video below details what we know about Moore’s injuries
“Law enforcement responded promptly and secured the scene. There is no ongoing threat at this time. Suspect has been detained,” the sheriff’s office said.
>> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
At about 3 p.m., an Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter was leaving the scene with the person injured, according to the city manager. KOCO 5 was on the scene as the helicopter landed at OU Health in Oklahoma City at about 3:30 p.m.
>> Video below shows the helicopter arriving at OU Health
Who was the shooter?
The shooter was identified as a former Pauls Valley student who is 20 years old. Law enforcement officials said there was no known motive of the shooting.
The gunman’s identity was not released.
Classes canceled at Pauls Valley on Wednesday
All classes in the Pauls Valley district were canceled Wednesday.
Pauls Valley Public Schools was placed on lockdown Tuesday due to the incident. By about 5 p.m., all students had been picked up from school.
The district set up a reunification center for parents at the gym. Parents were allowed to go to the gym and pick up their children.
The buses were on hold, and all after school programs have been canceled. Parents were told to pick up their children from school.
The situation prompted a large law enforcement response that closed roads in the area.
Leaders react to shooting at Pauls Valley High School
U.S. Sen. James Lankford, Oklahoma’s senior senator, released a statement following the shooting.
“Cindy and I are praying for the students, families, teachers, and first responders in Pauls Valley as this situation continues to unfold. We’re grateful for the quick response from law enforcement and for reports that no students were harmed. Please join us in lifting up the injured employee for a full recovery and asking for protection for everyone on the scene,” Lankford said in a statement.
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