"False Alarm Fears: Teen Charged in University Hoax Shooter Scare. A chilling wave of hoax active shooter reports swept across university campuses last year, leaving students in a state of panic and fear for their lives. One particularly harrowing incident took place at Villanova University, where a mass was underway during Orientation, sending students running for cover. Now, a teenager has been charged with making these false reports, sparking questions about the motivations behind these disturbing pranks and the impact on the students and staff affected by them."
A teen has been charged with making hoax active shooter reports at numerous universities last year — including a terrifying incident at Villanova University that left students fleeing during Orientation Mass.
