The University of Villanova issued a warning for an active shooter on its Pennsylvania campus on Thursday.
The school told students to stay away from the Scarpa Hall from the Law Faculty.
In this screenshot of a video, the officials responsible for enforcing the law are shown in the scene of a shooting at the University of Villanova, on August 21, 2025.
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“Police on the scene. Move to the safe location. Block/Barricade Doors. More information to follow,” he said in an active incident of an warning shooter on his website.
“The police continue to look for the search area. Stay protected in place until again notice,” he added.
In this screenshot of a video, the officials responsible for enforcing the law are shown in the scene of a shooting at the University of Villanova, on August 21, 2025.
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The police department of the municipality of Radnor said there are no victims reported at this time. The officers continue to clear buildings and the incident remains active, he said.
“If you are taking refuge, stay in place until a police officer guides it,” the Police Department of the Municipality of Radnor saying In X.
Delaware County District Prosecutor Jack Stollsteimer, told journalists to believe that there was someone on the campus with a firearm, although the police were still investigating.
“They have officers who are looking for buildings at this time, we will get to the bottom of this,” he said.
In this screenshot of a video, the officials responsible for enforcing the law are shown in the scene of a shooting at the University of Villanova, on August 21, 2025.
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The governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, said that the local and federal police are responding to the reports of an active shooter.
“Avoid the area and follow the address of local authorities,” he said in X. “We will share additional information as available.”
The campus is located approximately 12 miles northwest of the central city of Philadelphia.
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