Villanova University was the victim of an active shooter hoax for the second time in less than a week — prompting a police sweep Sunday morning before authorities confirmed the threat was bogus, according to officials.

“Radnor Township Police Department is on location at Villanova University Austin Hall for a reported active shooter,” the department said in a social media post around 11:40 a.m.

“Law enforcement has confirmed the call to be false,” Radnor police added. 3

The false call was directed at Austin Hall, a student dormitory on the suburban Pennsylvanian campus, authorities said.

“The University was aware of a report concerning Austin Hall earlier this morning. The report was determined to be baseless, and Villanova Police have given the all clear,” a Villanova Univers

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