Police say gunmen opened fire inside the Bethune Cookman University building. no harm done
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida. — A 24-year-old man was arrested Friday on charges of firing a handgun inside a building on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University.
No one was hurt in the shooting, which happened around 12:40 p.m., according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.
According to the Daytona Beach Police, B-CU security was informed of the gunshot that was fired on campus and campus security tried to contact shooter Jordan Carty, who refused to allow access to the room.
Carty then tried to leave by hiding the gun under his clothes, but fell down the stairs, allowing security to get hold of the gun and stop him, police said.
Security officials notified Daytona Beach police of the incident, officials said, and officers discovered that Carty was in possession of a different gun.
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According to police, the wall in Carty’s room was damaged by several shots that appeared to have taken place over an extended period of time.
Carty was arrested on charges of possession of a firearm on campus.
No other details were disclosed.
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