A recently painted mural of Ahmaud Arbery is on display in Brunswick, Ga., where the 25-year-old man was shot and killed in February. It was painted by Miami artist Marvin Weeks.

A recently painted mural of Ahmaud Arbery is on display in Brunswick, Ga., where the 25-year-old man was shot and killed in February. It was painted by Miami artist Marvin Weeks. / AP

A lawyer for the family of Ahmaud Arbery says a federal prosecutor told the slain man’s mother that federal officials are investigating potential misconduct by local officials who handled the case.

Lawyer Lee Merritt said Monday that U.S. Attorney Bobby Christine met with him and Arbery’s mother Thursday.

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A spokesman for Christine declined to confirm or deny whether the meeting happened.

Spokesman Barry Paschal said the office does not comment on active investigations, "including addressing whether or not those investigations exist.”

Arbery was fatally shot Feb. 23 when a white father and son pursued the 25-year-old black man after spotting him running in their subdivision just outside of Brunswick.

The attorneys for Ahmaud Arbery's parents also issued a statement regarding a poignant note left by an anonymous individual at the site where Mr. Arbery was killed:

"The family of Ahmaud Arbery is very interested in reaching out to the individual who left the heartfelt note at the site of Ahmaud Arbery's death.  They feel great sympathy for the person who wrote that note and would like to speak with them to determine what they knew or what they saw.  If that person would like to confidentially come forward and communicate with the family, they can contact the legal team or reach out directly to Mr. Arbery's family. 

Ahmaud Arbery's family has been overwhelmed by the well-wishes and expressions of kindness sent to them from people around the world.  They would like to extend their sincere thanks to those who have taken the time to send a letter, write an email or honor Mr. Arbery in their own way.  Support from family and friends and the kindness of strangers are the only things keeping them going during this incredibly difficult time." 

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