Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Villanova Active Shooter Report: Officials Confirm Hoax
Someone falsely reported a shooter at Villanova University.
Everyone hid while police checked the buildings.
It caused a lot of fear.
The university later announced it was a fake report, or a cruel joke.
Sadly, this happened at another college the same day.
The police are now looking into who made the false calls.
Villanova University reported an active shooter, prompting a lockdown.
The university president confirmed the report was a hoax.
Students were instructed to shelter in place in dorms and classrooms.
Police, including the FBI, investigated the incident.
This was the second false active shooter report at a U.S. college on the same day.
- Who
- Students, faculty, law enforcement including the FBI.
- What
- A report of an active shooter at Villanova University, later determined to be a hoax.
- When
- Thursday, August 21, 2025, during new student orientation.
- Where
- Villanova University campus in Radnor, Pennsylvania.
- Why
- The motivation behind the false report is under investigation.
- University
- Villanova University
- Location
- Radnor, Pennsylvania
- Incident
- False active shooter report (hoax)
- Alerts Issued
- Lockdown and shelter in place
- Police Response
- Radnor Township Police, Villanova campus police, and FBI
- Event
- New student orientation
Sources
Active Shooter Reported At US' Villanova University: Cops
What Is Pope Leo XIV’s Connection To Villanova University? Campus In The Spotlight Amid Active Shooter Alert
Villanova University Active Shooter Alert: Videos Show Chaotic Scenes As Students Rush To Safety
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