Villanova University students were advised to lock, barricade doors, and shelter in place earlier today due to an active shooter situation reported on campus.

At about 4:30 p.m. today, an alert was received, saying: “ACTIVE SHOOTER on VU campus. Move to secure location. Lock/barricade doors. More info to follow.”

Orientation and opening prayers were held earlier today after 1800 students moved in yesterday.

This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as new information becomes available.

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