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Villanova University targeted in 2nd false active shooter report in 4 days
For the second time in less than a week, Villanova University was the victim of a false shooter report on Sunday.
More than a dozen universities have been targeted by false active shooter reports. It may take a while to find these swatters
Over the past 10 days, more than a dozen college campuses have been the target of the dangerous criminal hoax known as swatting, with law enforcement lured to a location in response to a false report of a horrific crime.
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.
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.
Villanova University targeted with second false active shooter report just 3 days after ‘cruel hoax’
The incident marks the second false shooter report sparking pandemonium at the private Catholic University in less than a week.
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 evening.
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, prompting a massive response by local and federal law enforcement as they worked to secure the campus.
Police respond to false active shooter report at USF Tampa
According to USFPD, a call came in at 4:50 p.m. reporting an alleged active shooter at the school. The Tampa Police Department also assisted with the call. USFPD said that as of 6:03 p.m., they were clearing the incident and there was no threat to the public.

Villanova is victim of ‘cruel’ active-shooter ‘hoax’ that sends terrified new students, families scrambling during move-in, Mass

Students and visitors, including many families helping their children get settled, had been directed to shelter in place ...

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 was ‘cruel hoax’ on move-in day: Villanova president

As new student orientation was being held, Villanova was sent into lockdown with report of an active shooter. The online ...

What is swatting? Was there an active shooter at USC, Villanova? What to know about 'hoax'

Swatting incidents have occurred at Villanova and University of South Carolina in recent days. What is going on? What is ...

Villanova active shooter report was "cruel hoax," school president says

Villanova University near Philadelphia put out an active shooter alert on Thursday afternoon through its Nova Alert system.

Spate of hoax calls about active shooters stir fear at U.S. college campuses

On Monday alone, law enforcement responded to calls claiming active shooters at Arkansas, Northern Arizona University, Iowa ...