Deitsch filmed the active Stoneman Douglas High School massacre from inside the school , which occurred on his senior year there , and was saved as he hid with other students in a closet during the event . Deitsch has criticized the media for sensationalizing shooters , and has encouraged supporters to be a part of protests and marches . On February 21 , 2018 he was a part of a CNN town hall with lawmakers , asking senator Marco Rubio the question , " Why do we have to march ... to save innocent lives ? " Deitsch was featured in a Harvard Political Review interview , along with Cameron Kasky , and David Hogg
Stoneman Douglas High School massacre
Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
Ryan Deitsch