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Revision as of 21:11, 14 March 2012 by Gaijin42 (talk | contribs) (+ 5 categories using HotCat)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Trayvon Martin was an unarmed black teenager shot and killed by George Zimmerman on February 26, 2012.
Shooting
According to his family, Trayvon had left his father's girlfriend's home in a mostly white gated community in Sanford, Florida to go to a nearby convenience store to buy some candy. While returning, Trayvon was seen by George Zimmerman, who called 911 and reported him for being suspicious and walking slowly in the rain, with his hood up. He was told by dispatch to not take any action, and that police were on the way. Zimmerman said on the call "those assholes always get away" When police arrived, MArtin was dead, with a gunshot to the chest. Zimmerman claimed self defense. Zimmerman, who has a history of "aggressive tactics" in the past, has not been charged with any crime.
Public Response
References
- "Trayvon Martin: 'We are gathered here today to demand justice' in teen's fatal shooting". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
- "Fatal shooting of Florida teen turned over to state attorney". CNN. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
- "Orlando Watch Shooting Probe Reveals Questionable Police Conduct". abc. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
- "Neighbourhood watch captain who shot unarmed black teen 'had history of aggressive tactics'- but won't face charges Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2114152/Trayvon-Martin-shot-dead-Police-say-theres-evidence-dispute-claim-neighbourhood-watch-captain-George-Zimmerman-acted-self-defence.html#ixzz1p7xoQR38". globe. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
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