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'Cruel hoax' report about active shooter put Villanova University on lockdown: Updates

A "cruel hoax" at Villanova University on Thursday afternoon sparked panic among students during the first day of orientation after false reports of an active shooter led to a temporary lockdown and ...

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Active shooter report at Villanova was a 'cruel hoax,' university says; students describe chaotic scene

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Villanova University says report of a campus shooter was a ‘cruel hoax’

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Authorities will investigate possible 'hoax' phone call following Villanova campus shooter a...

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said authorities will conduct a full investigation into a false report of an active shooter at Villanova University.

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‘Cruel Hoax’ at Villanova Spreads Panic During Student Orientation

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‘A cruel hoax’: Active shooting reported at Villanova University campus not real, says president

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Active shooter hoax: 'Swatting' incident at Villanova University part of a growing problem

"It's an enormous problem," said Elizabeth Jaffe, associate professor at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School whose focus is cyberbullying and social media.

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Villanova University visitors felt frustrated after a false report of a campus shooter

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Active-shooter report was ‘cruel hoax’ on move-in day: Villanova president

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Villanova University President says active shooter incident was a 'cruel hoax'

Officers from Villanova Public Safety and local police departments will be on campus throughout the evening if you need any assistance. We are grateful that our community is safe." University President gives update on incident 7:00 p.m. Speaking before a ...

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Hoaxes and panic: 'Swatting' incident at Villanova is a national problem

At many levels across America, such hoaxes have been plaguing the nation for years, including at schools, grocery stores, office buildings and airports − anywhere large groups of people gather. Also known as swatting, they're defined as false reports of serious crimes intended to spark a heavy law enforcement response.

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Villanova University active shooter report was a 'cruel hoax'

Students at Villanova University received an active shooter alert and were warned to stay in secure locations late Thursday afternoon, but it was a hoax.