Some Miami Northwestern Students May Face Disciplinary Action

MIAMI, FL — Hundreds of Miami Northwestern Senior High School students walked out of their classrooms on Tuesday to protest gun violence. But those that didn't come back may face disciplinary action, according to a spokesperson for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The protest came just days after four current and former students were gunned down during a brazen Sunday afternoon attack.

Two of the victims later died, including 17-year-old honor student Kimson Green and 18-year-0ld Rickey Dixon. The school walkout was reminiscent of the walkouts at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School following the murderous Valentine's Day rampage that claimed 17 students and faculty members.

"We're still gathering some information but what I do know is that students were given the opportunity to participate in a controlled walkout," Miami-Dade schools spokesperson Jackie Calzadilla told Patch on Tuesday afternoon. "Those who did not return to class after the walkout will be disciplined according to the Code of Student Conduct."

Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina announced that he will participate in a Peace Walk on Wednesday to show support with the community. The event will take place at 5 p.m. at NW 15th Avenue and 69th Street.

Sunday's shootings occurred at NW 63rd Street and NW 13th Place, according to Miami police.

"It appears that the four male victims were sitting down off of 13 Place and 63rd Street," explained Officer Kiara Delva of the Miami Police Department, who said that the victims were approached by multiple shooters. "I can't say two or three suspects walked up. But there's (a) belief that there is multiple shooters involved, more than just one."

Parkland school shooting survivors Emma Gonzalez and Cameron Kasky tweeted their support for the Liberty City community on Monday.

"We gotta use this grief, take it in our hands and mold the future with it," Gonzalez said under the hashtag #LibertyStrong. "The best way to feel relief from pain is to prevent it from happening to anyone else. Injustice anywhere is injustice everywhere."

Kasky urged people not to let the media forget about Liberty City. "We must stand together," he penned. "We send our love to those affected and promise to continue fighting for change in all communities."

Gonzalez was criticized by at least one person on social media for not waiting for more facts concerning the Liberty City attacks.

Photo courtesy Miami-Dade County Public Schools