Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Los Angeles Becomes First City To Call For Federal Investigation Into Trayvon Martin Shooting

With the passage of a resolution calling for a federal investigation into the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, lawmakers in Los Angeles say the city has become the first in the nation to weigh in on the matter. The acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin led to protests in Los Angeles that at times grew violent. Supporters of the resolution say it's important that Los Angeles goes on record in support of closure and justice. Pacifica's Dan Fritz reports from Los Angeles.