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Villanova students process trauma as school seeks ‘return to normalcy’ after active shooter hoax

The day after a false report of an active shooter roiled the Villanova University campus during freshman orientation, campus ...

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 ...

‘Cruel hoax’ prompts Villanova University students to shelter in place after false ‘active shooter’ reported on campus

“Mercifully, no one was injured, and we now know that it was a cruel hoax — there was no active shooter, no injuries, and no ...

Villanova University says active shooter report was a 'cruel hoax'

"Mercifully, no one was injured, and we now know that it was a cruel hoax," Villanova President Rev. Peter Donohue said in a statement to the school community.

‘Cruel hoax' prompts active shooter alert at Villanova University

An active shooter alert at Villanova University on Thursday, Aug. 21, turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to school ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Active shooter report at Villanova was a ‘cruel hoax,’ university president says; no injuries reported

The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, the university’s president, said the report caused “panic and terror” as students and staff were ...

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 ...