The investigation continues Friday after a fake report of an active shooter caused mass panic for students and parents attending orientation events at Villanova University.

Delaware County’s Department of Emergency Services received a call Thursday, Aug. 21, at 4:33 p.m., claiming a man armed with an AR-15-style weapon was firing shots on Villanova’s campus located on 800 Lancaster Avenue in Villanova, Pennsylvania.

Officials said they heard “gunshot-like sounds” in the background during the call.

A minute later, at 4:34 p.m., Villanova University issued an active shooter alert, urging people on campus to move to a secure location. Videos posted on social media show students, parents and staff running for safety with some finding shelter in closets, classrooms and nearby homes.

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