sentences:  The Officer then entered the building, went to her office, checked in and proceeded to walk with the principal to the front office to confront the man, Thomas Richard Cowan (aged 62).He waited briefly to speak with the principal, Melanie Riden.The gunman pulled his weapon after talking briefly with the principal, and Ms. Gudger immediately pulled her issued pistol and distracted him long enough to get the principal, Melanie Riden, to safety.