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YOUR NEWEST TIMELINE COMING UP, JESS.THANK YOU.HEROIC OKLAHOMAN THAT’S THE OFFICIAL TITLE A LOCAL PRINCIPAL CARRIES.NOW AFTER GOVERNOR KEVIN STITT HONORED HIM THIS MORNING, YOU’VE SURELY SEEN THE VIDEO OF PAULS VALLEY PRINCIPAL KIRK MOORE TACKLING A GUNMAN LAST MONTH.KOCO OLIVIA HICKEY JOINS US LIVE RIGHT NOW.OLIVIA, THIS HONORING WAS AT TODAY’S STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING.AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WE’RE HEARING FROM PRINCIPAL MOORE.HE TELLS ME HE DOESN’T SEE HIMSELF AS A HERO.HE WAS DOING WHAT ANY EDUCATOR WOULD DO TO PROTECT THEIR STUDENTS.BUT NOW HE’S FOCUSED ON MOVING FORWARD.IT’S A SITUATION WHERE GOD HAD HIS HAND ON ALL OF US THAT DAY.WE’VE ALL SEEN THE VIDEO THAT EARNED PAULS VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL KIRK MOORE THE TITLE OF HERO.MOORE CHARGED A GUNMAN WHO ENTERED THE SCHOOL BACK ON APRIL 7TH AND TOOK AWAY THE WEAPON.MOORE WAS SHOT IN THE LEG, BUT THANKFULLY NO ONE ELSE WAS INJURED OR KILLED.I’M PRETTY MUCH GOOD TO GO.I THE BULLET WENT THROUGH A LITTLE AREA IN MY KNEE.IT DIDN’T HIT ANY BONES, SO I HAD THAT.THAT WAS FIXED RELATIVELY.THE DAY AFTER.CAME HOME.HAVEN’T HAD ANY ISSUES.ON THURSDAY MORNING, THE TITLE OF HERO BECAME OFFICIAL ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA.IT’S MY PRIVILEGE TO PRESENT THE HEROIC OKLAHOMA AWARD TO PRINCIPAL KIRK MOORE.HE RECEIVED THE AWARD AT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING FROM GOVERNOR KEVIN STITT.THE HONOR IS RESERVED FOR OKLAHOMANS WHO SHOW EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM IN THE FACE OF PERSONAL DANGER.YOU JUST REACT AGAIN.SO MANY DRILLS, SO MUCH TRAINING THAT PRETTY MUCH GOES OUT THE WINDOW.AND YOU JUST REACT.WHEN WE SPOKE WITH HIM FOR THE FIRST TIME THURSDAY, HE SAID HIS FOCUS REMAINS ON MOVING FORWARD.IT’S REALLY I DON’T HAVE WORDS TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION.IT’S A HATE THAT SUCH A TRAGIC EVENT HAPPENED.I APPRECIATE ALL THE ATTENTION, BUT I JUST I’M READY TO MOVE ON WITH LIFE.MOORE SAYS THE AWARD IS HEADED STRAIGHT TO HIS OFFICE, RIGHT NEXT TO THE PROM KING TITLE THAT HIS STUDENTS GRANTED HIM.AS FOR THE $100,000, NEARLY $100,000 THAT WAS RAISED TO SUPPORT HIM, HE SAYS HE’S USING THAT TO GIVE BACK TO STUDENT ALUMNI.I’LL HAVE MORE O Gov.Kevin Stitt honors Pauls Valley principal for stopping gunman at high school Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore received the "Heroic Oklahoman" award from Gov.Kevin Stitt for his courageous actions in disarming a gunman last month, despite being injured in the process.Updated: 5:12 PM CDT May 21, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore was honored Thursday morning by Gov.Kevin Stitt with the "Heroic Oklahoman" award during the state Board of Education meeting for his bravery in disarming a gunman who entered the school last month.>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning Newsletter“It’s a situation where God had his hand on all of us,” Moore said.Surveillance footage from the April 7 incident shows Moore charging the gunman, taking away the weapon, and preventing further harm.Moore was shot in the leg during the confrontation, but no one else was injured or killed.“I’m pretty much good to go.The bullet went through a small area in my knee.It didn’t hit any bones, so I had that fixed the next day, came home, and haven’t really had any issues,” Moore said.Stitt presented the award, which is reserved for Oklahomans who demonstrate extraordinary heroism in the face of personal danger.WATCH: Surveillance video from Pauls Valley High School proves principal is hero“On behalf of the state of Oklahoma, it’s my privilege to present the Heroic Oklahoman award to Principal Kirk Moore,” Stitt said.Moore said his actions were instinctive during the incident.“You just react.So many drills, so much training — that pretty much goes out the window, and you react,” Moore said.Speaking publicly for the first time since the event, Moore expressed gratitude for the recognition but said he is focused on moving forward.“It’s really nice.I don’t have the words to express the appreciation,” Moore said.“I hate that such a tragic event happened.I appreciate all the attention, but I’m ready to move on with life.” Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.WATCH: Pauls Valley principal crowned prom king after stopping potential school shootingMoore said the award will be displayed in his office next to the "Prom King" title his students gave him.A 37-year veteran of the district, Moore added that the nearly $100,000 raised in his support will be used to help district graduates.Top HeadlinesMan in custody after fires set at Walmart stores in Oklahoma City metroVideo shows Samaritans’ efforts to rescue victims from fiery rollover crashMan shot, taken to hospital after breaking into neighbor’s home in Midwest City, police sayWhat to Wear Forecast: Get ready for heavy rainTIMELINE: Waves of rain Thursday, severe storms with tornado risk Friday in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY — Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore was honored Thursday morning by Gov.Kevin Stitt with the "Heroic Oklahoman" award during the state Board of Education meeting for his bravery in disarming a gunman who entered the school last month.>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning Newsletter “It’s a situation where God had his hand on all of us,” Moore said.Surveillance footage from the April 7 incident shows Moore charging the gunman, taking away the weapon, and preventing further harm.Moore was shot in the leg during the confrontation, but no one else was injured or killed.“I’m pretty much good to go.The bullet went through a small area in my knee.It didn’t hit any bones, so I had that fixed the next day, came home, and haven’t really had any issues,” Moore said.Stitt presented the award, which is reserved for Oklahomans who demonstrate extraordinary heroism in the face of personal danger.WATCH: Surveillance video from Pauls Valley High School proves principal is hero “On behalf of the state of Oklahoma, it’s my privilege to present the Heroic Oklahoman award to Principal Kirk Moore,” Stitt said.Moore said his actions were instinctive during the incident.“You just react.So many drills, so much training — that pretty much goes out the window, and you react,” Moore said.Speaking publicly for the first time since the event, Moore expressed gratitude for the recognition but said he is focused on moving forward.“It’s really nice.I don’t have the words to express the appreciation,” Moore said.“I hate that such a tragic event happened.I appreciate all the attention, but I’m ready to move on with life.” Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.WATCH: Pauls Valley principal crowned prom king after stopping potential school shooting Moore said the award will be displayed in his office next to the "Prom King" title his students gave him.A 37-year veteran of the district, Moore added that the nearly $100,000 raised in his support will be used to help district graduates.Top Headlines