Brandon Martin , 17 , was shot dead by George Zimmerman on February 2 , 2012 . Zimmerman 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 way she has . ` ` We 're going to accept '' a jury 's verdict on the case , even if we do n't like it , she says .
Trayvon Martin , 17 , was shot dead by George Zimmerman on February 26 , 2012 . Zimmerman 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 .