VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A reward has increased to more than $10,000 as the search continues for two gunmen who opened fire at Bethune-Cookman University, hitting three students.
"You can't bring the streets into Bethune-Cookman University. You are not going to attack our civility and out credibility," said BCU Director of Communications Beverly James.
The university has stepped up security. Officers and security guards patrolled the campus Thursday.
"We are going to do everything in our power to make sure you face the full extent of the law," said James. "We have beefed up security. We have added more cameras and we are working in conjunction with Daytona Beach police to add more security."
Students on campus said they were terrified as a normal day of attending classes turned to students running for cover as shots rang out.
According to investigators, just before 7 p.m. Monday, bullets grazed three students. Surveillance cameras captured the shooting and a black SUV believed to be a Chevy HHR.
Daytona Beach police recovered the black SUV and said they are working to find out who was behind the wheel that night.
Police said they are in the process of speaking to the owner of the SUV, who said someone else was driving his car the night of the shooting.
Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood said making an arrest is critical in letting others know that gun violence will not be tolerated in his city, and especially not on the grounds of a university.
"We got to get these guys into custody. They had a complete disregard for rules, for regulations, for human life," said Chitwood.
Wednesday night, one of the victims walked into the emergency room at Florida Hospital Oceanside in Ormond Beach, complaining of a headache, but doctors found bullet fragments in his head.
"He was one of the victims that was one of the bystanders that was shot on Monday evening," James said.
That victim is expected to be OK.
Since then, BCU officials have been working with Daytona Beach police to track down the gunmen.
Some students said that they believe even with the hefty reward a tip leading police to the gunmen is unlikely.
"A lot of people don't like to snitch on their friends, even no matter what or how much money it be. It's just everybody don't like to snitch and I feel like that's ridiculous," said a student.
School officials said they have increased security.
"W have beefed up security. We have added more cameras and we are working in conjunction with Daytona Beach police to add more security," said Beverly James with BCU.
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