This is verified reporting from a major news organization. Surveillance video confirms an Oklahoma high school principal (Kirk Moore at Pauls Valley High School) tackled a gunman on April 7, 2026—a former student who fired multiple rounds and struck the principal in the leg. Multiple credible sources, including local TV stations and national outlets, have confirmed the core facts. The framing as 'heroic' reflects law enforcement commentary about the principal's actions likely preventing further casualties.