Video shows principal tackling gunman at Oklahoma high school
A video captures the principal intervening during a shooting incident at an Oklahoma high school. The principal's actions helped to subdue the suspect. (sources: ap, cbsnews, usatoday, theguardian, bbc)
Footage shows the principal tackling a gunman shortly after shots were fired inside the school. The principal's quick response played a critical role in addressing the situation.
- The incident occurred at an Oklahoma high school where a gunman opened fire.
- The principal intervened by tackling the suspect and holding him down.
- The video of the incident has been widely shared and reported on.
Why it matters
The principal's actions highlight the role of school officials in responding to violent incidents.
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HR2259 · 119th Congress
National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025
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This story is about Video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling man with a gun. This bill would require DHS to develop a national strategy to secure K–12 schools and provide ongoing updates/briefings.
If passed, it would:
- Require DHS to develop a national strategy to secure K–12 schools and provide ongoing updates/briefings • Create a continuing federal framework Congress can oversee as threats and best practices change.
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This story is about Video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling man with a gun. This bill would establish Regional School Safety Development Centers to consult with schools on safety and student-mental-health planning.
If passed, it would
- Establish Regional School Safety Development Centers to consult with schools on safety and student-mental-health • Support dissemination of evidence-based best practices (including threat assessment and emergency planning elements.
This story is about Video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling man with a gun. This bill would reauthorize and expand the National Threat Assessment Center through FY2030.
If passed, it would
- Reauthorize and expand the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) through FY2030 • Add/expand activities related to preventing targeted violence, including targeted school violence prevention.
This story is about Video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling man with a gun. This bill would allow a single application to be used across the COPS Director/BJA Director matching grant program for school security.
If passed, it would
- Allow a single application to be used across the COPS Director/BJA Director matching grant program for school security • Require technical assistance to help applicants complete grant applications.
This story is about Video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling man with a gun. This bill would authorize HHS to award grants to establish/expand comprehensive school-based violence prevention programs.
If passed, it would
- Authorize HHS (with Education) to award grants to establish/expand comprehensive school-based violence prevention • Fund evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions and supports tied to reducing youth gun violence risk.
This story is about Video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling man with a gun. This bill would require a compatible gun lock to be provided to every firearm purchaser.
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- Require a compatible gun lock to be provided to every firearm purchaser • Add requirements/penalties related to offering compatible secure storage/safety devices with firearms offered for sale.
This story is about Video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling man with a gun. This bill would support State/Tribal/local efforts to remove firearm access from dangerous individuals pursuant to court orders.
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- Support State/Tribal/local efforts to remove firearm access from dangerous individuals pursuant to court orders (via • Expand/structure a grant approach around ERPO implementation.
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