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Villanova University residence hall evacuated after fake active shooter reported, sources say

A second false active shooter incident was reported at Villanova University before the first day of classes, sources say.

'Cruel hoax' report about active shooter put Villanova University on lockdown: Updates

Villanova University students and families were put on high alert as an active shooter warning ended up being a hoax, ...

Police investigate another false active shooter claim at Villanova University

Just days after a false report of an active shooter at Villanova University caused a massive police response and confusion among students, police investigated a second false active shooter report on ...

Reported active shooter at Villanova University a "cruel hoax," officials say

A report of an active shooter at Villanova turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to the university president and ...

Active shooter hoax: 'Swatting' incident at Villanova University part of a growing problem

"Swatting" and other hoaxes have risen since 2011, especially at the nation's schools. Villanova's Aug. 21 active shooter ...

Report of active shooter at Villanova University a ‘cruel hoax,’ university president says

A “cruel hoax” sent students sheltering into place on the first day of orientation after a false report of an active shooter, ...

Report of active shooter at Villanova University campus is a 'cruel hoax’: authorities

Gov. Josh Shapiro's office posted on Facebook that Pennsylvania State Police and federal law enforcement were on site at ...

Villanova University confirms active shooter 'cruel hoax' amid orientation events, FBI investigating

Students and staff at Villanova University were urged to lock doors after an active shooter alert was reported during Class of 2029 orientation. The incident was ruled a hoax.

Active shooter report at Villanova was a 'cruel hoax,' university says; students describe chaotic scene

Radnor Township Police Department are on location at Villanova University for a repot of an active shooter. All nearby ...

Villanova University reports an active shooter on campus, tells students to barricade doors

VILLANOVA, Pa. -- Police responded Thursday to a report of an active shooter on the campus of Villanova University, sparking ...

Reported active shooter at Villanova University a "cruel hoax," authorities say

A report of an active shooter at Villanova University in Pennsylvania on Thursday turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according ...

Active shooter report at Villanova University was a ‘cruel hoax’ [Updated]

Update: A report of a shooter on Villanova University’s campus was a “cruel hoax,” the school’s president said Thursday ...