A decade ago, the shooting death of Black teenager Trayvon Martin by an armed neighborhood watch volunteer ignited a national debate over gun violence, race and the power of self-defense statutes that authorize the use of deadly force.
recently expanded aspects of it, comes at a precarious time when much of the country is at odds over personal liberties and reports about random attacks have gripped some cities.
But critics also question whether "stand your ground" has had the intended effect of deterring further crime and reducing violence, which supporters cite as reasons for the law.in JAMA Network Open found that "stand your ground" is associated with more firearm deaths — as many as 700 additional homicides a year.
Reflecting on the 10-year anniversary of her son's death, Fulton told NBC News that more work needs to be done to ensure people aren't needlessly losing their lives and that those who take a life can also be held accountable. George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer, had claimed self-defense when he fatally shot Martin, a 17-year-old high school student who had been walking through the gated community where his father was staying.
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