shooting during villanova university first year student mass pic.twitter.com/qNEi8pq9uG
— Liam Zieg (@liamzieg) August 21, 2025🚨 UPDATE – HOAX ALERT 🚨
The active shooter report at Villanova University Law School has been confirmed as a hoax, according to campus security.
Police and SWAT rushed to the scene after multiple 911 calls, but no shots were fired and no threat was found. The false alarm caused students and staff to scramble for safety before the all-clear was given.
VILLANOVA, Pa. — Multiple 911 callers reported hearing gunfire inside the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law late Thursday afternoon. Authorities immediately activated a SWAT response, and police units converged on the campus.
According to initial reports, students and staff inside the law school described hearing what they believed were shots fired. Law enforcement is conducting a room-by-room sweep of the building while securing the surrounding campus area.
At this time, no official confirmation has been released regarding injuries or suspects. The university has not yet issued a formal statement, but emergency crews remain on scene.
This is a developing situation. Residents and students are urged to avoid the area and follow official instructions if they are on or near campus.
👉 Stay with FirstSourceNews.net and our social media channels for real-time updates as more information becomes available.
