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Live updates: 'Cruel hoax' prompts active shooter alert at Villanova University

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Aug 22, 2025

What to KnowAn active shooter alert at Villanova University on Thursday, Aug. 21 turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to school officials. Officials told students to lock and…

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