Trayvon Martin, a 17 year old African American boy was shot and killed by George Zimmerman. On February 26, 2012, Martin was walking through a gated community while talking on the phone with his girlfriend. His hood was up and he looked suspicious. Zimmerman started following Martin and called the police. The police told him not to follow him and let him be until they arrive. Martin noticed that someone had been following him, so he ran. Zimmerman than shot and killed Martin. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Eyewitnesses said that they heard a cry for help and a gunshot. Martin was unarmed. He had a pack of skittles and a bottle of ice tea. So Zimmerman shot Martin because he had his hood up and looked suspicious? A little ridiculous if you ask me. Zimmerman stated that he shot him in self defense. I am confused on what self defense he is speaking of? Sadly, the police did not arrest him. They believed Zimmerman acted out in self defense.
A week later, Martins family demanded officials that the release the 911 call tapes and to arrest Zimmerman but officials said no. There have been questionable police conduct. Chief Billy Lee stated that there was no evidence to arrest Zimmerman. But where are the eye witnesses and why haven't they come forward yet? There have been several petitions for Zimmermans arrest, but no action has been taken. A 16 year old girl, allegedly known as Martin's girlfriend told Martin's family that she was on the phone with him while everything happened. I do not think enough is being done for this innocent boy and his family. This is clearly an act of racism. Officials do not seem to care about the murder of an innocent boy. Zimmerman lied and told police that Martin knocked him out and repeatedly slammed his head into the ground. A little 17 year old boy slamming a huge older man into the ground? That doesn't make any sense to me.
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