Villanova active shooter hoax: Police continue to investigate possible swatting incident

Villanova University was the center of a major response effort after false 911 reports of an active shooter on campus. Delaware County officials gave an update Friday morning with more details on how the events of the "cruel hoax" unfolded.

The Brief

A second active shooter was reported at Villanova University on Sunday.

Police say the reporter has been confirmed to be false.

It's the second false report for the university this week.

A false active shooter has prompted a police response at Villanova University for the second time this week , according to police.

What we know:

Officers responded to reports of an active shooter at Villanove University's Austin Hall just before noon on Sunday.

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