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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 ...

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, ...

'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, ...

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 ...

Hunt continues for suspect in active shooter hoax that fueled terror and confusion at Villanova

A day after a hoax shooting incident upended freshman orientation week at Villanova University, police continue to search for ...

Villanova University active shooter report was a ‘cruel hoax’

Students at Villanova University received an active shooter alert and were warned to stay in secure locations late Thursday ...

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 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 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.