President Barack Obama says in statement the jury in Zimmerman case has spoken . He asks Americans to reflect on toll of gun violence , widen circle of compassion . The White House also released a video message from Obama, saying he is "heartbroken" by Zimmerman's death and that his administration will work with Congress "to find common ground for our children and their future. A Florida jury on Saturday night found Zimmerman , a neighborhood watch volunteer , not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in a shooting that grew from a confrontation as Martin , 17 , walked home from a convenience store in February 2012 . " Obama previously said if he had a son `` he 'd look like Trayvon ''
President Barack Obama says in statement the jury in Zimmerman case has spoken . He asks Americans to reflect on toll of gun violence , widen circle of compassion . The White House also released a video message from Obama, saying he is "heartbroken" by Zimmerman's death and that his administration will work with Congress "to find common ground for our children and their future." Obama previously said if he had a son `` he 'd look like Trayvon ''