Agencies respond to reported threat at Jewish Community Center in Venice

VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) — Multiple agencies are responding to a reported threat at the Jewish Community Center in Venice.

The Venice Police Department, Venice Fire Rescue, and Sarasota Sheriff's Office are responding to a reported threat at the community center on Auburn Road.

VPD was notified that the JCC received phone calls threatening to "kill everyone," officers said.

"This threat is serious in nature and is being investigated with law enforcement on site," the Venice Police Department said in a post on Facebook.

VPD said there are no injuries and there is no suspect.

At this time, the threat is limited to only phone calls.

Officers said the scene is very active, and to avoid the area.

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