School Principal Stops Gunman

Introduction

A school principal in Oklahoma stopped a gunman. He fought a former student to save people. The principal was hurt, but he stopped the attack.

Main Body

Victor Lee Hawkins is 20 years old. He went to Pauls Valley High School with two guns. He told people to lie on the floor. He tried to shoot a girl, but the gun did not work. Then he tried to shoot a boy, but he missed. Principal Kirk Moore saw this. He jumped on Hawkins. He took the gun away. During the fight, the gun fired and hit Moore in the leg. Another school worker helped by kicking the gun away. The police say Moore saved many lives. Moore said his training helped him. Hawkins liked a famous school attack from 1999. He wanted to kill students and the principal.

Conclusion

Victor Lee Hawkins is in jail. He must pay $1 million to leave. Principal Moore is getting better. He will go back to work soon.

Vocabulary Learning

fired
When a gun shoots a bullet發射 / 開火
Example:The gun fired and hit his leg.
fought
To fight or struggle against someone戰鬥 / 打鬥
Example:The brave man fought the bad person.
gunman
A person who has a gun持槍者
Example:The police caught the gunman.
jail
A place where criminals are kept監獄
Example:The man is in jail for his crime.
principal
The person in charge of a school校長
Example:The school principal is the leader of the school.