HOUSTON -Congressman Al Green called for an extensive investigation into the death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, who was shot in Sanford (Florida) on February 26, 2012 by a neighborhood watch volunteer. Congressman Green took part in a rally held in Sanford where residents protested the wrongful shooting of the teenager and the response of the local authorities.
Congressman Green added that the investigation is not only for the sake of Trayvon’s family and the Sanford community, but also for the entire nation, which has responded overwhelmingly through civil protests, marches, and rallies asking that justice be served. “A very young life has been lost. Authorities must find out exactly what happened and correct the errors or injustices that may have taken place,” concluded the Congressman.