India, Aug. 22 -- No active shooter situation was there at the Villanova University campus in Pennsylvania on August 21, the president of the university said in an email statement.

"There was no active shooter, no injuries and no evidence of firearms on campus," Rev Peter M Donohue said, as per Associated Press. He called the entire thing a 'cruel hoax'. The university website too now notes that the situation is resolved.

"The campus is all clear. You no longer need to shelter in place," the latest update reads.

The president's email was widely shared on social media, although there were some who were skeptical of its veracity at first.

Rev Donohue began by saying, "Today, as we are celebrating Orientation Mass to welcome our newest V...