Even though Zimmerman called Sanford Police (not 911?) to report a "suspicious person", it appears that this kid was, at least initially, doing nothing wrong.
So Zimmerman's pursuit, and Treyvon Martin's reaction to it, set into motion a tragic chain of events. If Trayvon attacked Zimmerman, the young man made a fatal error, although one which probably shouldn't have cost him his life. Given the circumstances, I think many of us can agree that Trayvon's intent was probably not murderous.
But, in the face of such as assault, it appears that Zimmerman did have a right to defend himself, since a physical assault of unknown lethality was initiated against him.
IMHO, even though it's tragic all around, I think the police decision not to charge Zimmerman (at least with anything approaching murder) is the correct one.
Zimmerman is apparently highly distraught over the incident as well.
This is a cautionary tale, which parenthetically has no bearing on Florida's "stand your ground" law.
You go from saying “if” Trayvon attacked him, to assuming it happened that way. No one knows, only other witness simply saw Martin on top of Zimmerman and nothing precipating those events (did Zimmerman flash his gun, did he try to apprehend him, what was said). Zimmerman has an agenda with his replaying of the events and the only other person there is dead. Not saying it didn’t happen that way, just that you’re making assumptions.
You go from saying “if” Trayvon attacked him, to assuming it happened that way. No one knows, only other witness simply saw Martin on top of Zimmerman and nothing precipating those events (did Zimmerman flash his gun, did he try to apprehend him, what was said). Zimmerman has an agenda with his replaying of the events and the only other person there is dead. Not saying it didn’t happen that way, just that you’re making assumptions.