Victor Hawkins dies in fatal Pauls Valley High School shooting
Fatal Pauls Valley High School shooting death of Victor Hawkins – Obituary
Victor Hawkins, 20, a former student of Pauls Valley High School, was involved in a shooting incident at the school on Tuesday, April 7. Hawkins entered the school carrying a firearm, prompting an intervention by Principal Kirk Moore and other staff members.
During the confrontation, Moore was shot in the leg but is in stable condition and expected to recover. No other students or staff were injured. Hawkins was taken into custody and faces multiple charges, including shooting with intent to kill, pointing a firearm, and unlawful carry.
Authorities have confirmed all students are safe, and the district closed schools for counseling the following day. Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances that led to the shooting.