Multiple agencies respond to reported threat at Venice Jewish center

• The city of Venice says muliple agencies are responding to a reported threat the Jewish Congregation of Venice
• The threat is considered "serious in nature"
• A city spokesperson says the center received phone calls threatening to "kill everyone"

Update 1:27 p.m.

The Jewish Congregation of Venice says they received a threatening, recorded message.

The synagogue says police received a phone call, too, and responded before a call to 911 was even able to be placed.

Update 1:18 p.m.

A nearby church tells FOX 4 that the roads in the area have been shut down, and a law enforcement helicopter was seen circling the area.

Original Reporting

According to the City of Venice, multiple agencies are responding to a reported threat at the Jewish Congregation of Venice on Auburn Road.

The city says Venice Police Department, Venice Fire Rescue, and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office are currently responding.

According to a city spokesperson, Venice Police were notified that the center received phone calls threatening to "kill everyone".

It is considered "serious in nature".

There are no injuries, and there is no suspect.

The scene is very active, please avoid the area.

This is a developing story.