Watch: Moment gunman tackled by school principal
Watch: Moment gunman tackled by school principal
CCTV video captures the tense instant a high school principal intervenes against an active shooter in Oklahoma. On 7 April, Victor Hawkins, a former student, entered Pauls Valley High School and opened fire. Principal Kirk Moore charges forward, successfully disarming the attacker before a colleague steps in to retrieve the weapon. Moore sustained a leg injury during the confrontation but has since been discharged from the hospital. Hawkins, now in custody, is charged with multiple offenses, including two counts of firearm pointing, one of attempted murder, and two of illegal weapon possession.
Artemis II Mission Breaks Records
The Artemis II crew, aboard the Orion spacecraft, set a new benchmark for distance traveled from Earth during their lunar voyage. Their nine-day journey exceeded previous records, reaching further than any humans in history. Astronaut Christina Koch shared her feelings upon re-establishing communication:
“It is so great to hear from Earth again.”
The team surpassed the Apollo 13 record of 248,655 miles (400,171km), with plans to venture even farther. Meanwhile, the Canadian prime minister joined the Finnish president on a bilateral visit, highlighting international collaboration. Jeremy Hansen, Canada’s first astronaut to explore deep space, received a call from the prime minister during the mission.
Great Marshmallow Drop Event
During the annual “Great Marshmallow Drop,” over 15,000 fluffy treats were released from a helicopter, creating a flurry of excitement for children eager to collect them. The Artemis II astronauts, though not landing on the Moon in this mission, shared messages with their families via a video link, recounting their experiences so far. NASA aims to achieve the first human lunar landing by 2028, with this mission serving as a critical step toward that goal.
Unusual Gator Encounter
In Tampa, a homeowner discovered a nine-foot alligator in their pool area, prompting police to respond. A wildlife specialist handled the situation, safely removing the reptile. The same crew of astronauts also participated in drills to practice maneuvering the Orion capsule, demonstrating their readiness for future missions. A rare spectacle unfolded for passengers on a commercial flight, who witnessed the launch of NASA’s first crewed Moon mission in half a century from just three miles away. The launch marked the debut of the most powerful rocket ever built, sending the crew into Earth’s orbit after overcoming delays and technical hurdles.
