Zimmerman , 17 , was shot dead by Trayvon Martin on 17 . What happened between then and when Zimmerman fatally shot the teen is subject to dispute , one that could be settled by a jury starting June 10 , when Zimmerman is set to go on trial on a second-degree murder charge . Trayvon Martin says he acted in self-defense ; Martin 's family says the black teen was profiled . Martin 's mother says she wants to ensure others do n't suffer the pain she has . `` We 're going to accept '' a jury 's verdict on the case , even if we do n't like it , she adds .
Zimmerman , 17 , was shot dead by Trayvon Martin on 17 . Trayvon Martin says he acted in self-defense ; Martin 's family says the black teen was profiled . Martin 's mother says she wants to ensure others do n't suffer the pain she has . `` We 're going to accept '' a jury 's verdict on the case , even if we do n't like it , she adds .