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FAMU students are calling for action in a case of a black teen shot by a white neighborhood watch captain. 17-year old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed last month while walking to a relative’s home in Sanford, Florida. His killer claims self-defense and is walking free. As Whitney Ray tells us, FAMU students are calling on the governor to get involved in the case.

The outrage and passion unleashed on FAMU’s campus Monday, began on February 26th, with a 911 call.

“This guy looks like he is up to no good, or he’s on drugs or something,” said George Zimmerman in a 911 recording released this weekend.

That’s the voice of 28 year old George Zimmerman a neighborhood watchmen. He was following 17 year old Trayvon Martin. Martin was in the neighborhood visiting family. A dispatcher told Zimmerman to stay in his car.

New callers witnessed Zimmerman catch up to Trayvon. Moments later shots rang out and more 911 calls poured in. Zimmerman was question by police, but never arrested. The 911 recordings were released this weekend.

“It just sounded horrific,” said FAMU Senior Ciara Taylor.

“It broke me. It broke my heart to hear that going on,” said Sr. Antonio Hairston.

FAMU Students who heard the recordings rallied on campus, calling for Zimmerman’s arrest. And Monday’s action is just the beginning. Students say if Zimmerman isn’t arrested, they’ll hold a sit-in in the governor’s office, rally at the capitol and maybe even visit Sanford.

They say Governor Rick Scott needs to take action.

“He has stayed silent for a month after this kid was murdered in cold blood,” said Taylor.

One student asked the crowd if they knew someone who was killed and no action was taken, almost everyone raised a hand.

We asked the governor’s office if they planned to intervene in the Martin case. They responded with this statement. “Governor Scott’s heart goes out to Trayvon’s family and the community. At this time, the investigation is being handled by the proper authorities with the State Attorney’s office. Governor Scott has no plans to interfere with that investigation.”

–Lane Wright,
EOG Spokesman