The killing sparked nationwide protests , including a march Saturday by civil rights luminaries , carrying `` Justice for Trayvon '' signs in a marching to the Sanford police headquarters . Family wants the Justice Department to look for possible interference by state attorney . The family of a man killed in an officer-involved shooting says he was shot because he had his hands up when police approached him and that they are seeking answers from Attorney General Jeff Sessions. A special prosecutor is handling the case after the local prosecutor stepped aside . Police cite Florida 's `` stand your ground '' law in not arresting Zimmerman in Martin 's death .
Family wants the Justice Department to look for possible interference by state attorney . The family of a man killed in an officer-involved shooting says he was shot because he had his hands up when police approached him and that they are seeking answers from Attorney General Jeff Sessions. A special prosecutor is handling the case after the local prosecutor stepped aside . Police cite Florida 's `` stand your ground '' law in not arresting Zimmerman in Martin 's death .