Reported threat at Jewish Congregation of Venice prompts large police response
Share this @internewscast.com

The Jewish Congregation received phone calls threatening to “kill everyone,” according to the Venice Police Department.

VENICE, Fla. — Authorities in Sarasota County are responding to a reported threat at the Jewish Congregation of Venice.

Shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, the Venice Police Department reported its presence at the scene on North Auburn Road alongside the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Venice Fire Rescue.

According to the police, the Jewish Congregation received threatening phone calls with intentions to “kill everyone.” Currently, the threat is confined to these phone calls.

No injuries have been reported, and there is no suspect in custody.

“This threat is serious in nature and is being investigated with law enforcement on site,” the police department wrote.

People are asked to avoid the area as the scene remains “very active.”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
New York City high-rise apartment building suffers partial collapse

Partial Collapse Hits New York City High-Rise Apartment Building

A portion of a New York City high-rise apartment building collapsed Wednesday…
Carnival ride malfunction

Carnival Ride Malfunction Leaves Passengers Hanging at School Event: Watch the Video

A Carnival ride in California malfunctioned during a high school event, causing…
Environmentalists, politicians, celebrities recall life and influence of primatologist Jane Goodall

Environmental Advocates, Leaders, and Stars Reflect on Jane Goodall’s Legacy and Impact

Jane Goodall was a trailblazer, an unyielding advocate, and a deeply empathetic…
National parks will remain 'generally' open during the shutdown, but Liberty Bell doors are closed

Most National Parks to Stay Open Amid Shutdown, but Liberty Bell is Off-Limits

NEW YORK (AP) — A sizable crowd boarded boats to explore the…
Gaza flotilla: Activists including Greta Thunberg say Israeli navy has begun intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla

Gaza Flotilla: Activists, Including Greta Thunberg, Report Interception by Israeli Navy

BARCELONA, Spain — Activists traveling on a flotilla of vessels headed towards…
Assata Shakur's shameless hero-worshippers deserve our disgust and condemnation

Why Celebrating Assata Shakur is Problematic and Deserves Criticism

Everyone who refuses to denounce allies celebrating a cop-killer deserves disdain, so…
Son accused of brutally beating his mother to death with gardening tool over inheritance: police

Man Allegedly Kills Mother in Violent Attack Using Garden Tool in Dispute Over Inheritance: Authorities

A Missouri man is behind bars after authorities say he allegedly beat…
Mother charged with murder after son dies from getting head stuck in car window

Mother Faces Murder Charges After Son Tragically Dies in Car Window Accident

Kandice Grace was arrested after toxicology results show she was high when…
Federal agents raid Dallas strip club, arrest 41 illegal immigrants in human trafficking investigation

Federal Agents Conduct Raid on Dallas Strip Club, Arrest 41 in Human Trafficking Probe

Federal agents lifted the veil at a Dallas strip club, apprehending dozens…
UVU Professor’s CIA Ties Vanish After Kirk Event

CIA Connections of UVU Professor Disappear Post-Kirk Event

A social media investigation has surfaced claims that a Utah Valley University…
Jane Fonda relaunches free speech organization founded by her father

Jane Fonda revives her father’s free speech organization

The Committee for the First Amendment was originally founded in the 1940s…
BMW recalls over 145,000 vehicles for fire risk

BMW Issues Recall for Over 145,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

BMW is recalling more than 145,000 vehicles due to starter motor overheating…