Trayvon Martin case

The Trayvon Martin case revolves around the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old African American, Trayvon Martin, by George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida, in February 2012. Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer, believed Martin looked suspicious and confronted him. An altercation ensued, leading Zimmerman to shoot Martin, claiming self-defense. The case sparked national protests and debates over race, gun laws, and self-defense laws, particularly "Stand Your Ground" laws. Zimmerman was charged with second-degree murder but was acquitted in 2013, igniting discussions about racial profiling and the treatment of African Americans in the justice system.