Villanova University in Pennsylvania on Thursday sent out an active shooter alert to students and employees, instructing the community to shelter in place.
The university said police are responding to the scene and warned students and employees to steer clear of the university’s law school.
It was not immediately clear if anyone has been injured or shot, but Havertown police are assisting with the investigation, Police Chief John Viola told CBS News.
The alert comes as students and their families gather at the school for “opening day,” according to the campus website. Events included a family resource fair, information sessions, orientation, opening Mass and a family picnic.
This story is developing and will be updated.
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