Students at Benicia High School in California walked off campus for the National Day of Action to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools, which coincided with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shootings.

“I filmed this to capture the compelling students in their protest against America's gun laws,” the filmer said. “At least 100 students walked off Benicia High campus to march towards the main street where Benicia residents, shoppers and travelers would be able to view this incredible advance against the availability and usage of these deadly ranged weaponries — all while being followed by several Benicia police officers to assure their safety and that things did not get out of hand.”

“As the students marched down this main street, they were all chanting, ‘Spread love, not hate! We just want to graduate!’” the filmer added.

Filmed at 10:54AM on April 20, 2018

Filmed in Benicia, CA on the First Street

I filmed this to capture the compelling students in their protest against America's gun laws. At least 400 students walked off Benicia High campus to march towards the main street where Benicia residents, shoppers, and travelers would be able to view this incredible advance against the availability and usage of these deadly ranged weaponries -- all while being followed by several Benicia police officers to assure their safety and that things do not get out of hand. Throughout the country, mass shootings of students in schools have occurred. The youth are demanding change, as they no longer want to feel feared of attending school because of a gun possibly being placed in to the wrong hands. As the students marched down this main street, they were all chanting "Spread love, not hate! We just want to graduate!"

- Winnford Dela Torre