Venice synagogue reports death threat; police, fire units investigating

VENICE, Fla. ( WWSB ) - The Venice Police Department, Venice Fire Rescue, and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office are currently responding to a reported threat at the Jewish Congregation of Venice on Auburn Road.

Venice Police were notified that the JCC received phone calls threatening to “kill everyone.”

“This threat is serious in nature and is being investigated with law enforcement on site,” Venice Police said in a statement.

“There are no injuries, and there is no suspect. At this time the threat is limited to phone calls. The scene is very active, please avoid the area.”