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We know from the recorded phone call with the dispatcher that the first time Martin approached Zimmerman, Zimmerman did not comply with subsection b).
Actually, he was unable to because Martin "Fled" or "Ran away" (based on recorded call). Chasing is different than following, The reasonableness of Zimmermans "suspicion" is one of the factors that would be addressed in court if charges are filed.
I dont know about anyone else, but I notice "Warning: Neighborhood Watch" signs when I see them (they have a little picto of a 'crook" on them & say "we report suspicious activity")
So, we have a 1) gated community with 2) an established neighborhood watch,3) night-time, rainy 4) person "runs away" when he notices he's being watched 5) unknown person to Zimmerman (who probably has seen other neighbors jogging or walking in his time as "watch-captain")
It seems Martin had just recently come to that neighborhood, & there is a good chance he wasnt seen before by Zimmerman, Was the dads fiance aware of recent problems & the establishment of "Neighborhood Watch" ? Did they discuss it with him ? Maybe he coulda just told Zimmerman "Hey, I'm visiting so-and so in unit # such and such"
This is a case of "Poor Situational Awareness".