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Villanova Sees Second False Active-Shooter Report at Austin Hall

A multi-agency investigation is underway to identify those responsible under swatting laws.

A mess of toppled chairs at the Villanova University campus where an active shooter was reported Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Villanova, Pa.
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Overview

  • Radnor Township police responded to Austin Hall around 11 a.m. Sunday for a reported active shooter and soon confirmed the call was false.
  • Villanova Police issued an all clear and said normal operations had resumed following building sweeps, with classes set to begin Monday.
  • The hoax was the second in four days, following a Thursday report at the law school during orientation that prompted shelter-in-place orders and tactical sweeps.
  • Authorities say the probe involves Villanova Public Safety, Radnor Township police, the Delaware County district attorney, Pennsylvania State Police and the FBI.
  • Gov. Josh Shapiro said swatting is illegal and directed state police to use every tool to find and hold those responsible accountable.