New surveillance video shows Trayvon Martin buying skittles and iced tea before fatal shooting

SANFORD, Fla. — Newly released surveillance video shows 17‑year‑old Trayvon Martin inside a 7‑Eleven convenience store purchasing Skittles and an iced tea before he was killed by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer charged with second‑degree murder in the Feb. 26 shooting.

Authorities also disclosed that Martin tested positive for THC, an ingredient found in marijuana, during the medical examination conducted after his death.

Investigators Say Zimmerman Fired at Close Range

Zimmerman was reportedly no more than 18 inches away when he fired the fatal shot at Trayvon Martin, according to forensic reports released in the case.

Zimmerman, 28, is currently at an undisclosed location while awaiting trial. He faces life in prison without parole if convicted. Federal investigators have also continued to examine whether the shooting could meet the threshold for a hate‑crime charge.

Events Leading Up to the Shooting

Martin was in Sanford while serving an out‑of‑school suspension from his Miami high school after being found with an empty marijuana bag. He was staying at the home of his father’s girlfriend.

At 7:11 p.m. Zimmerman called 911 to report a “suspicious” teenager walking through the neighborhood. The dispatcher instructed him not to follow Martin. Moments later, Zimmerman left his vehicle. The two encountered each other shortly afterward, and Martin was killed.

Zimmerman has claimed he fired in self‑defense, saying he was on his back and that Martin was on top of him, striking him.

Key Gap in Timeline

Investigators have focused on an 80‑second gap between the moment Zimmerman ended his call at 7:15 p.m. Additionally, when the first 911 calls from neighbors began. Several witnesses reported hearing screams and a struggle during that period.

One man, identified only as “witness 6,” told investigators he saw a Black male in a dark hoodie on top of a white or Hispanic male who was yelling for help.