" Martin was shot by George Zimmerman one week ago Tuesday . Zimmerman says it was self - defense , but he 's been charged with murder . It was then that Zimmerman , saying he had no other choice , shot Martin . The case received national attention , some of it focused on race relations . Photos , videos and a new lawsuit tied to the murder have emerged in recent months .
" Martin was shot by George Zimmerman one week ago Tuesday . Zimmerman says it was self - defense , but he 's been charged with murder . The case received national attention , some of it focused on race relations . Photos , videos and a new lawsuit tied to the murder have emerged in recent months .