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Just before 1 p.m. Monday, George Zimmerman flagged down a Lake Mary police officer and said he had been shot at while in his vehicle, according to a Lake Mary Police Department press release. A 911 caller reported that Matthew Apperson claimed responsibility for the shooting.
Zimmerman sustained minor injuries. He was treated at an area hospital and released shortly after.
Police searched Apperson’s car and found two handguns, one of which had been fired, according to the press release. Zimmerman’s handgun was also found during the investigation, which is ongoing.
