VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) — Multiple agencies responded to reported threats at Jewish congregations in the Tampa Bay area Tuesday.

The Venice Police Department, Venice Fire Rescue, and Sarasota Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the Jewish Community Center on Auburn Road Tuesday morning.

Venice police said they were notified that the JCC received phone calls from someone threatening to "kill everyone."

"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.

The scene was cleared around 1:30 p.m. In an update, authorities said the calls were determined to be a hoax, or "swatting." There were no injuries and no suspect.

Police said the calls may have also been made to other places of worship in surrou

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