Active Shooter At Villanova University A 'Cruel' Hoax in Photos

RADNOR, PA — Panic ensued on Thursday after an active shooter was falsely reported on the campus of Villanova University.

Authorities in Pennsylvania were contacted around 4:30 p.m. stating that a shooter was on the loose in a Villanova law school building with at least one wounded victim. Students received texts from the school's alert system saying "ACTIVE SHOOTER on VU campus. Move to secure location. Lock/barricade doors." Later the president of the school, Rev. Peter M. Donohue, said it was all a "cruel" hoax and was thankful no one was hurt.

See the terrifying photos of the hoax at Villanova University below.

The Associated Press contributed to this post.