A report of a shooter on Villanova University’s campus was a “cruel hoax,” the school’s president said Thursday.

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

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.