Villanova University issued an active shooter alert on its Pennsylvania campus on Thursday, directing students to shelter in place and avoid the Law School Scarpa Hall. Law enforcement agencies, including Radnor Township Police, Pennsylvania State Police, FBI, and ATF Philadelphia Field Division, are on the scene. Initial reports from authorities indicated that police had located one victim with a gunshot wound. However, subsequent statements from Radnor Police clarified that there are currently no reported victims at this time. The incident remained active as of Thursday evening, with police continuing to clear buildings. Students were advised to remain in place until guided by a police officer. The alert was sent out via the university's "NOVA Alert" system, with the first notification stating, "Police on scene. Move to secure location. Lock/barricade doors. More info to follow." A second alert urged those sheltering to stay put until further notice. The campus is located approximately 12 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Videos circulating online appear to show the situation from various vantage points on campus. The Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia issued a statement advising its citizens to follow the directions of authorities and provided contact information for consular assistance. University social media accounts indicated that a freshman student mass had recently concluded, with one unverified report suggesting the shooting occurred during this event. An HR representative was reportedly on hand to clarify the situation for some students sheltering in place.
