A “cruel hoax” sent students sheltering into place on the first day of orientation after a false report of an active shooter, prompting a massive response by local and federal law enforcement as they worked to secure the campus.

Gov. Josh Shapiro's office posted on Facebook that Pennsylvania State Police and federal law enforcement were on site at Villanova and responding to the active shooter reports. "Avoid the area and follow the direction of local law enforcement. We will share additional information as it becomes available," the governor wrote.

A report of an active shooter at Villanova turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to the university president and Delaware County DA.