Trayvon Martin- Timeline of events

How the death of Trayvon Martin sparks outrage across America

The slaying of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, a Florida high school student who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman, a self-appointed neighborhood watch captain, has captured national attention.

Petitions calling for justice for Martin have exploded, amid allegations of racism and calls for more scrutiny into how local police  handled the investigation. George Zimmerman has yet to be charged in the case.

Below is a timeline of events: