so martin was taking the scenic route on the way to buy skittles in the dark and in the rain?
Nonsense. We don't know how close they were.
If I'm six feet from someone, he pulls a gun and I think he is about to fire, damn straight I'd charge him. I would think that, poor as it is, it's my only chance.
I have no idea if that's what happened, but this analysis, at least in this respect, is not logical. IMO.
Martin spoke first to Zimmerman, not the other way around. I think Martin approached Zimmermans car from the direction of the clubhouse, passed the car and then bolted. Zimmerman then rounded the corner and hid. Zimmerman pursued until being asked to stop but lost Martin. As Zimmerman turned to head back to his car, Martin came out of hiding and confronted Zimmerman.I think you meant Martin where I have bolded Zimmerman."