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Police Release 911 Call From Shooting Incident Involving George Zimmerman

SANFORD, FL - JUNE 20: George Zimmerman listens as his defense counsel Mark O'Mara questions potential jurors for his trial in Seminole circuit court June 20, 2013 in Sanford, Florida. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder for the February 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. (Photo by Gary W. Green-Pool/Getty Images)
SANFORD, FL - JUNE 20: George Zimmerman listens as his defense counsel Mark O'Mara questions potential jurors for his trial in Seminole circuit court June 20, 2013 in Sanford, Florida. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder for the February 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. (Photo by Gary W. Green-Pool/Getty Images)

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.

Christine is a reporter for WUFT News and can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
Nicole is a reporter who can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.