Colorado state senators joined demonstrators at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver to protest gun violence on Friday, March 24.

Local news reported that the rally was held two days after a shooting at East High School injured two faculty members.

Footage posted to the Colorado State Senate Democratic Caucus Twitter page shows demonstrators holding signs and cheering outside the Colorado State Capitol.

Denver Public Schools said schools and offices were closed on March 24 for a Mental Health Day. Credit: Colorado State Senate Democratic Caucus via Storyful