VENICE, Fla. — The Venice Police Department (VPD) said the threat to the Jewish Congregation of Venice was determined to be a hoax.
According to ABC, a rash of swatting and bomb scares is sweeping the nation on Tuesday, according to a law enforcement source briefed on the situation. The hoaxes are targeting schools, colleges and Jewish institutions. Many of the calls include the sound of gunfire.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a reported threat at the Jewish Congregation of Venice on Auburn Road on Tuesday, according to a City of Venice spokesperson.
Venice police were notified about the Jewish Congregation of Venice receiving phone calls threatening to "kill everyone."
At 1:30 p.m., VPD said they cleared the scene. The threatening call was determined to be a "swatting" call, and VPD said other calls have been placed at congregations in the surrounding area.
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