Watch: Moment gunman tackled by school principal
Watch: School Principal Subdues Active Shooter in Oklahoma
CCTV footage captures the instant a high school principal subdued an active shooter in Oklahoma. The suspect, Victor Hawkins, entered Pauls Valley High School on 7 April and opened fire before being confronted by Principal Kirk Moore. Moore charged at Hawkins, successfully tackling him, while another staff member disarmed the attacker. Though Moore sustained a leg injury, he was later discharged from the hospital. Hawkins was apprehended at the scene and faces multiple charges, including unlawful carrying and intent to kill.
Artemis II Crew Completes Historic Lunar Mission
The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission returned to Earth after a 10-day journey around the Moon. Their voyage set a new record for distance from Earth, surpassing the 248,655-mile (400,171km) mark previously held by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970. Astronaut Christina Koch expressed relief upon re-establishing contact, stating, “It is so great to hear from Earth again.” Meanwhile, the crew shared updates via video call, reflecting on their experiences during the mission.
“It is so great to hear from Earth again.”
Other Notable Events and Details
A homeowner in Tampa alerted authorities after spotting a nine-foot alligator in his pool area. Specialists swiftly removed the animal. During the Artemis II mission, Commander Reid Wiseman’s wife passed away from cancer in 2020 at age 46. The crew, currently on their third day of circumnavigation, has not landed on the Moon but remains on track for NASA’s 2028 lunar landing goals. Canada’s first deep-space astronaut, Jeremy Hansen, received a call from the prime minister during the mission.
International Collaborations and Observations
During his inaugural formal bilateral visit, the Canadian prime minister joined the Finnish president at the Ottawa Charge team on the rink. Meanwhile, passengers on a commercial flight witnessed the launch of NASA’s first crewed Moon mission in half a century from Florida. The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle observed the event from just three miles away, as the most powerful rocket ever built lifted off. Despite delays and technical challenges, the mission is now in Earth’s orbit, marking a significant step in space exploration.
Background on the Crew’s Activities
The Artemis II astronauts conducted various experiments and simulations aboard the Orion spacecraft, including practicing capsule maneuvers. The mission’s primary focus remains preparation for future lunar landings, though no landing occurred this time. The crew also highlighted their connection to the Canadian prime minister, who personally reached out to Jeremy Hansen during the journey. This mission underscores the U.S.’s ambition to be the first nation to return humans to the Moon by 2028.
