Kirk Moore, the principal of Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma, was crowned prom king last night by students grateful for his bravery in thwarting a potential mass shooting just 11 days earlier. The incident occurred on April 7 when 20-year-old former student Victor Lee Hawkins entered the building armed with two semi-automatic handguns shortly after 2:30pm.
Hawkins fired several shots in the lobby and threatened pupils before Moore intervened. The school is located about 60 miles south of Oklahoma City. Moore's swift response has been praised by authorities, and the students' decision to honour him with the prom king title has captured widespread attention across the United States.
