Active Shooter Alert Triggers Lockdown at Villanova University, Pennsylvania

Villanova University in Pennsylvania experienced an active shooter scare on August 21, prompting an immediate lockdown and shelter-in-place orders across the campus, particularly around the Law School's Scarpa Hall. Students and staff were urged to lock and barricade doors while law enforcement, including the Radnor Township Police Department and local police, conducted a thorough search for the suspect. The incident caused panic, with videos showing people fleeing and seeking shelter in nearby buildings; however, no injuries have been reported. The university's emergency protocols were activated swiftly, and authorities continue to investigate while maintaining campus security. The scare occurred on the final day of the law school orientation, adding to the heightened tension on campus. This event follows another active shooter report earlier the same day at the University of Tennessee’s Chattanooga campus, which was quickly resolved.