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Pauls Valley Principal Shot in School Lobby Shooting
8 Apr
Summary
- Principal Kirk Moore was shot in the leg and airlifted.
- No students were injured in the incident.
- One suspect is currently detained by authorities.
A shooting incident occurred in the lobby of Pauls Valley High School on April 8, 2026, leaving Principal Kirk Moore injured. He was shot in the leg and subsequently airlifted for medical treatment. Authorities confirmed that Principal Moore is in stable condition.
Law enforcement swiftly responded and secured the scene, reporting that no students were harmed. One suspect has been detained in connection with the event. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Pauls Valley Police, and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are involved in the ongoing investigation.
As a precautionary measure, after-school programs at the Donald W. Reynolds Recreation Center were canceled. Additionally, all Pauls Valley Public Schools buses and the Whitebead School District buses were placed on hold. Parents were instructed to pick up their children directly from their respective schools.
