Active Shooter Reported at Villanova University, Campus Shelters in Place

An active shooter was reported at Villanova University during new student orientation, prompting a campus-wide lockdown and shelter-in-place orders from both the university and Radnor Township Police Department. Students, staff, and visitors were urged to lock and barricade doors, avoid Law School Scarpa Hall, and follow the "Run, Hide, Fight" protocol as police and emergency responders arrived on the scene. The incident caused chaos, with videos showing people fleeing and taking cover during an outdoor mass for new students. Villanova University’s security office is actively investigating the situation, though no confirmed casualties have been reported yet. The university used its Nova Alert system to keep the campus community informed, emphasizing the importance of reporting suspicious activity and remaining in secure locations. This event follows other recent active shooter incidents near university campuses, highlighting ongoing concerns about campus safety.