VILLANOVA - An active shooter was reported at Villanova University on Thursday afternoon in what is now being called a "cruel hoax" by several sources.

What we know:

In a statement, the university said that it received an anonymous report of an active shooter in the Charles Widger School of Law at approximately 4:30 p.m. E.T.

"Police and Public Safety responded immediately, and a thorough search confirmed the report was a hoax—there was no firearm on campus and no injuries," the statement reads.

"We know this false report caused fear and disruption as we begin our academic year," the statement goes on. "We are deeply grateful to our Public Safety team, Radnor Police, local law enforcement, and our staff and student leaders for responding swiftly and compassionately. We are grateful t

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