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VIDEO: Bay Area students take a stand against gun violence

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Thousands of Bay Area students walked out of class on Wednesday as part of a nationwide day of action against gun violence.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Thousands of Bay Area students walked out of class on Wednesday as part of a nationwide day of action against gun violence and to honor the lives lost in the Florida high school shooting.

RELATED: A guide to student walkouts

Watch the video above for a look at the demonstrations across the Bay Area and click here for a look at recent stories about gun violence.

Thanks to all of who have reached out to ABC7 News about events at your schools. Please share your experiences with us on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook by tagging them #WalkoutBayArea so we can feature them on TV or online.



PHOTOS: Bay Area students walk out in response to gun violence
A crowd of students are seen during a walkout in response to gun violence on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Union City, Calif.none
A crowd of students are seen during a walkout in response to gun violence on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Walnut Creek, Calif.none
A crowd of students are seen during a walkout in response to gun violence on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Walnut Creek, Calif.none
A student is seen holding a photo during a walkout in response to gun violence on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Union City, Calif.none
A student is seen holding a sign during a walkout in response to gun violence on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of Arts.none
A crowd of students are seen during a walkout in response to gun violence on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Berkeley, Calif.none
A crowd of students are seen during a walkout in response to gun violence on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Berkeley, Calif.none
A crowd of students are seen during a walkout in response to gun violence on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Berkeley, Calif.none
A crowd of students are seen during a walkout in response to gun violence on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Walnut Creek, Calif.none
Two girls are seen holding signs in front of a school in San Jose, Calif. on Wednesday, March
14, 2018 during a walkout in response to gun violence.none
People are seen holding signs in front of city hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, March
14, 2018 during a walkout in response to gun violence.none
A sign is seen at James Logan High School in San Francisco, Calif. as students prepare for #walkoutbayarea on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.none
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