Villanova releases statement on shooting 'hoax'

Villanova University officials released a full statement on false reports of an anonymous shooter:

At approximately 4:30 p.m. today, Villanova’s Department of Public Safety received an anonymous report of an active shooter in the Charles Widger School of Law. 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. We know this false report caused fear and disruption as we begin our academic year. 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 that our community is safe.

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