George Zimmerman taken into custody after incident with gun, police say

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Source: ClickOrlando.com

LAKE MARY, Fla. -
George Zimmerman has been taken into custody in Central Florida after an incident involving a gun with another person.

Lake Mary police say they were called to a house on Sprucewood Road Monday afternoon after a report that Zimmerman was involved in an altercation with another person with a threat involved.

Lake Mary police spokesman Zach Hudson said police are "trying to determine what exactly happened."

No other details were immediately available.

Read more: http://www.clickorlando.com/news/george-zimmerman-taken-into-custody-after-incident-with-gun-police-say/-/1637132/21851424/-/tlxm3oz/-/index.html

[BumRushDaShow]

1. Just heard on an AP radio breaking news announcment.

And the other shoe drops.

[bullwinkle428]

2. Just heard (AP radio) that he threatened his wife and her father with a gun!

[Fantastic Anarchist]

37. They were wearing hoodies ...

... possible reports that Arizona Iced Tea and Skittles were involved, as well.

[coeur_de_lion]

66. LOL stop it stop it

You're making me laugh too hard.

[Fantastic Anarchist]

70. The police let him go.

His victims must have been black.

I'll show myself out.

[coeur_de_lion]

82. Did they charge him?

[Fantastic Anarchist]

90. According to MSNBC, they let him go.

[coeur_de_lion]

99. His wife will regret the decision not to press charges

Next time he won't threaten her, he'll just shoot.

[Fantastic Anarchist]

106. It's not up to her to press charges now.

There was a witness, too. Prosecutors can still file charges.

[coeur_de_lion]

119. well they didn't press charges

I read that she was filming what was going on on her Ipad, that's why he smashed and stabbed it. Also read that there was a woman with him, who is his new sweetie. She was in the car . . . . .

I can't imagine why Shellie would drop the charges unless she was offered a lot of money.

[Fantastic Anarchist]

144. Hopefully, the prosecutors will still press charges.

[coeur_de_lion]

146. It's not happening

She recanted. WTF?

[Fantastic Anarchist]

147. From what I heard ...

... if there is sufficient evidence, i.e., security surveillance, etc., then the prosecutor is obliged to file charges.

But he could escape this one, too. That cat has nine lives.

[Sanddog42]

157. #1027820

That's what they said about OJ, but look where he is now.

[obama2terms]

132. I read the home has security cameras

And the police have the video. They could press charges to make it easier on her. If she pressed them herself she would have to testify, and I don't think she wants to face him, which is perfectly justified.

[7962]

65. Here's the 911 call

http://www.clickorlando.com/blob/view/-/21852750/data/1/-/eryp8vz/-/911-call-audio.wav

[Scairp]

79. Everyone has to listen to this

That is almost funny. Not really since he brandished a gun, struck his father-in-law and scared the shit out of them, but there was a surprise ending.

[Tumbulu]

91. I don't get the "there's a woman inside" part- what is that all about?

also, it seems a bit like invasion of privacy to listen to this.....

[Scairp]

111. 911 calls are public records

So too bad. Also, it seems he had a another woman in his vehicle with him the entire time and they only realized it when the cops came and made everyone get out of the car. The girl must have been on the floor or something the whole time, who knows, but what I do wonder is if the jury now gets it. This guy is dangerous, or at least has become dangerous by getting away with killing an unarmed kid. I believe it has only emboldened him to be a badass as a career choice. There will be more to come with this clown and I think that sooner or later he will shoot someone else, go to jail for real or get killed himself. He's definitely on the correct road toward disaster.

[7962]

115. This could go two ways; 1- he-said/she-said and nobody charged,

2- OJ Simpson #2- he gets charged for something on this and THIS time the jury finds him guilty and the judge gives him the max for whatever he's been found guilty of.

So many domestic disputes end up in the can because of the bitterness and bickering involved. We'll see what happens with this one.

[Tumbulu]

127. So true!

I still cannot believe that Jury!

[freshwest]

136. Did Ted dump Shemane? Zimmerman would be her type. Here's her mugshot:

http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Shemane+Nugent+Shemane+Nugent+Booking+Photo+_MmnWxLnp8Cl.jpg

They deserve each other. Pretty in pink, isn't she?

[maddezmom]

156. Looks like it was his new GD, who also his his old fiancé

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3637479

[davidpdx]

143. Thanks for posting that

It is just unbelievable how many brushes with the law this guy has had since after the end of murder case.

The guy needs to be locked up before he hurt anyone else. Apparently he thinks he can go around and do the things he does without any consequence.

The 911 operator did a good job of talking her through the situation.

[99th_Monkey]

149. Punched her father in the nose, broke his glasses. nt

[Half-Century Man]

3. As unexpected as the dawn.

Actually I expected him to shoot it out with the fuzz.

[freshwest]

135. No, he's a coward. He only goes after 6 year olds, women, teenagers and senior citizens.

He'll give them his very best slick and psychopathic smile. It always worked before...

[Half-Century Man]

137. I was figuring a panic reaction to the next confrontation gone wrong

There was no way he was going to fade into the background. His trial enabled and made inevitable a lethal encounter involving GZ, at some point. Somebody will be shot; time and place depends on GZ random movements.

[onehandle]

4. But of course. nt

[Sky Masterson]

5. He must not have shot a black kid

Because they took him right in.

[Hoyt]

11. LMAO. It's funny, but the truth is sad.

[AtheistCrusader]

42. Gallows humor, I think, is the technical term.

[Fringe]

62. Agreed!

Exactly what I was thinking!

[hlthe2b]

6. The only immediate thought, was why it didn't happen even sooner...

I was expecting something like this from Zimmerman AND his defenders....

[shenmue]

7. This is going to be bad

Wow.

[Hoyt]

8. Just another bully with a carry permit. I guess gun nuts will finally disown him.

[Happyhippychick]

13. You can't be serious. The only thing they'll be upset about is that he didn't shoot her.

[Hoyt]

15. Probably true.

[louis-t]

24. No they won't. They'll defend him.

They'll spend hours and hours picking apart every bit of news to justify what he did, to find conspiracy where there is none, etc. etc. etc.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

35. Some of these nuts will take it to the point where it's a test of your gun nuttery....

You will be EXPECTED to support pulling a gun on your ex or you are a commie gun grabber.

[freshwest]

139. Doesn't the NRA support the RK&BA for most criminals? 'If guns are outlawed, we'll all be outlaws.'

AFAIK, that's their updated motto for this century.

Besides, guns are people, too! Don't hate!



Former NRA President Equates Gun Laws With Racism

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/01/nra_marion_hammer_guns_racism.php

You cannot make this stuff up...

[BainsBane]

9. Everyone knew this was coming

I just hope he hasn't killed another person.

[JustAnotherGen]

52. +1

It's only a matter of time. . . tick tock tick tock tick tock

[Roy Rolling]

10. ...the rest of the story

His estranged wife and her father shouldn't have been following George in a threatening manner.

[sinkingfeeling]

12. Surprise, surprise. The guy has a temper, a gun, and his wife just left him.

[tridim]

14. And he got away with murder. nt

[freshwest]

138. And domestic violence, molesting a six year old, assaulting another woman. Par for the course for Z.

[BillyRibs]

16. Ass hats Like this,

Always bury themselves. The other side they bury others as well, and therein lies the rub.

[reflection]

17. That's what she gets for putting Skittles in the candy dish

Clearly she was looking for a fight.

[florida08]

18. George is all about George

Read that his wife said he is different since the trial.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/zimmerman-wife-george-selfish-feels-invincible-article-1.1447776

George Zimmerman’s wife bashes him as ‘selfish,’ says he ‘feels invincible’ since acquittal of killing Trayvon Martin

[enough]

27. Of course he feels invincible. That's what the jury told him,

That he can do whatever he wants, especially with a gun.

[florida08]

36. absolutely

but now he might just lose his permit ..at least I would hope

[wordpix]

120. +10000 a dangerous man, they couldn't figure it out after Trayvon died

Maybe now it will dawn on the authorities this abuser-murderer shouldn't have a gun and should go to jail.

[Myrina]

19. Several people here said it would happen ...

.... he just can't stop himself, the stupid shithead.

[7962]

44. "stupid shithead"....I thought the same thing!!

[onestepforward]

20. UPDATE: Zimmerman in custody, police investigate 'possible domestic battery'

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/trayvon-martin/os-george-zimmerman-in-custody-gun-20130909,0,4880482.story

George Zimmerman, the former Neighborhood Watch volunteer acquitted of murder in the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, has been detained as authorities investigate a domestic incident in Lake Mary, police confirmed.

Police are investigating a "possible domestic battery" involving Zimmerman on Sprucewood Road, Lake Mary police Officer Zach Hudson said this afternoon. The police spokesman said it was his understanding that a gun was involved.

Hudson said the investigation is in its early stages, and it was unclear whether Zimmerman or anyone would be arrested. No significant injuries were suffered in the incident, Hudson said.

The police activity is in the area of a house where, as the Orlando Sentinel reported earlier today , George and Shellie Zimmerman lived during his high-profile trial in Trayvon's shooting.

Shellie Zimmerman's attorney told the Sentinel this afternoon he was heading to the scene.

[michigandem58]

21. Does this blow his gig with Fox News?

Nah, probley not.

[onehandle]

25. Enhances it. nt

[Berlum]

22. Republicon Family Values. As usual.

Zimmy style (R).

[47of74]

23. B-b-but he's a good guy with a gun

[Liberalynn]

26. I'm sure he "thinks" he was justified.

I mean you don't have to actually be in danger anymore, you only have to "think" or "claim" you are.

[Fantastic Anarchist]

38. If they were wearing hoodies or called him "whitey" ...

He's well within his rights.

Especially if they had skittles and Arizona Iced Tea. I mean they were begging for a confrontation.

[olddad56]

28. Maybe he was just standing his ground.

[johnfunk]

29. MSNBC: Allegation of "domestic battery"

Hat tip: Liberaland

[durablend]

30. Has the NRA chimed in yet? n/t

[christx30]

31. Domestic incident with alleged abuse.

George just lost his right to carry. The cat has been declawed, ladies and gentlemen.

[targetpractice]

40. Also, the 10-20-Life mandatory sentencing applies, right?

He'll be in jail for 10 years minimum, unless the prosecutor chooses to waive the minimum sentence. Fat chance that'll happen.

[quakerboy]

108. Not bloody likely

The gunwingers will make sure he has more hot lead to spit in no time

[wordpix]

121. alleged abuse with threat to shoot and kill

I would put him in the slammer a LONG time for that

[BobbyBoring]

32. I hope.......

That the family of his next victim sues the shit out of FL. There will be another unless this lunatic is dealt with.

[geek tragedy]

33. Just standing his matrimonial legal ground nt

[pkdu]

34. Today's the day she chose to wear a hoodie-dress?

/sarc off

[noiretextatique]

39. FINALLY: not a peep from zimmerman apologists

we told you so.

[cosmicone]

81. Give them a couple of hours .. they will show up n/t

[meanit]

41. Gee,

that didn't take long did it...

[Contrary1]

43. Wow...who could have foreseen that?

[johnnyrocket]

45. Hmm, he had is "OJ" moment. A little sooner than I expected, but I expected it.

[7962]

46. Next some of his supporters will be wanting their donations back!

If this proves to be true, I know I sure as hell would ask for my money back if I'd given him any. But too late for that now!

[ForgoTheConsequence]

49. Doubtful.

They donated because they want more of this.

[jtuck004]

47. And after she got him that nice black hoodie as a peace offering... n/t

[uppityperson]

48. K&R.

[HockeyMom]

50. Karma is a "bitch", ain't it?

If his former GF, and the female bar patron, hadn't dropped charges, and old George was a convicted Domestic Abuser and/or Guilty of Assault, he would not have been able to legally own a gun, even in the Gunshine state. Trayvon Martin would be alive today. Karma that a WHITE WOMAN might take him down.

[7962]

51. Had to check...story is headlining both Drudge and Foxnews.com

[darkangel218]

53. Another OJ Simson faith?

I've always said, watch out, Karma will kick your ass!!

[Faryn Balyncd]

54. Will the Kel-Tec president fly over to Mrs. Zimmerman's house to again pose with their poster boy?

[avebury]

55. Talk about dumber then a sack of rocks!

Some people just never learn.

[JustAnotherGen]

56. I hope she gets away from him

Once again - when a woman catches a bad one - a rotten apple -she's the most in danger when she's leaving.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=586756

[riverwalker]

57. Her 911 call: "Dad, get in the house! He's going to shoot us".

Shellie Zimmerman's 911 tape

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2013/09/09/2592521/report-george-zimmerman-taken-custody-altercation-involving-gun/

[nolabear]

75. Punched her father in the nose, broke her iPad, and he says she was the aggressor.

The man appears to be hysterical and dangerous. Somebody's going to get killed. Oh, wait...

[yellowcanine]

122. To be fair, maybe he just stood his ground against an iPad threat.

[wordpix]

123. typical abuser talk - it's always "she's at fault" and "she started it"

True story: friend's grown daughter was involved with an abuser until he called the cops on her. When she was told at the police station she was being charged with domestic violence, she asked how come HE wasn't being charged. The answer was she had not filed a complaint against the guy. She lifted up her hair to show a big bruise on her forehead and said she was ready to file right then.

[nolabear]

129. Yes "You made me" is typical. And often they believe it.

And she needs to forget everything at this point except safety. It's restraining order time.

[Downtown Hound]

58. That didn't take long. Gee, if only somebody could have predicted this happening...

Oh wait a minute, millions of people did.

[riverwalker]

59. "he punched my Dad in the nose"

"he's going to shoot us"

[darkangel218]

60. Something funny just crossed my head

Remember all the people who were so fed up with zimmy threads , and were trashing them?
Now they have to start it all over again.

[Mr.Bill]

61. CNN just said he's no longer in custody. n/t

[Kingofalldems]

63. The day he was acquitted some of the gun lovers

put up some gloat posts to taunt the rest of us. Where are they now?

[Fringe]

68. Most of them...

have gone back to free republic.

[Fringe]

64. Who is surprised?

That murderer should have been under the jail.

[PrestonLocke]

67. He got away with murdering a kid.

Why on earth would he get in trouble for just threatening someone with a gun and destroying private property?

[LanternWaste]

69. Short fuse and a pistol... that's the smell of "Freedom"

Short fuse and a pistol... that's the smell of "Freedom" for far too many idiots in the land.

Although I imagine we'll soon hear a "rational and civil discourse" justifying his course of action from simpletons and hacks who yet still want to hitch their horse to this most unstable of wagons...

[MADem]

71. My afternoon news says they took his gun and let him go.... nt

[darkangel218]

74. You mean, with no charges, no bail?

Just go??

Wtf...

[MADem]

76. He BLAMED HIS WIFE for the altercation....

He said/she said.

They kept his gun for now....that's all my news said...

[darkangel218]

83. jeebus fuking christ...

[MADem]

86. Now they are saying she's not pressing charges.

He probably said he'd kill her if she did...the murdering basstid.

[darkangel218]

97. Yah, i was just reading about that.

What a psycho family..all of them.

I blame especialy the dad. If he was punched in the face he shouldve pressed god damn charges!!

[quakerboy]

109. Clearly are some issues there

But honestly, if theres a guy who just got away with shooting a kid dead, point blank, after admittedly stalking them, scott free, no punishment, and even making cash on the deal in the end..

Are you going to be the one to challenge him? Seems like a quick way to end up dead.

[obama2terms]

133. That's was my second thought

Or she could be waiting for the police to press charges if they find enough evidence. She said herself he has felt invincible since the trial ended. She probably thought " well if he can get away with all this, and if I press charges and he's found not guilty, then I'm next."

[quakerboy]

140. Or even if he is likely to be found guilty.

He murdered someone. He got away with it

Just because they hold him on a relatively minor charge doesn't mean he wouldn't get let out on bail.

And then what? As a thinking person, you might know that there is no way he can barge into your house and shoot you dead without going to jail for a long time. But clearly he doesn't think that way. So.. bring charges and maybe he walks out a day later and shoots you dead.. just like the last person he stalked. The fact he would end up in jail for murder this time is cold comfort to you. Because he shot you dead already.

[obama2terms]

158. Very good point

Hopefully he'll screw up again, and it will be him who gets hurt for once, not an innocent person.

[JimDandy]

110. Each of them probably has the 'goods' on the others

hence no charges filed by anyone.

[wordpix]

124. not that uncommon for women who've been abused

to not file charges, even when beaten up badly and threatened with murder. They are scared of the abusers and often are financially/emotionally dependent on the a-holes. These women don't want to make the men angry, which they already are even without those women.

[JimDandy]

131. True.

Used to volunteer on a help line for women.

This may be different as she separated from Zimmerman a month ago and filed for divorce last week (so is probably not emotionally dependent on him anymore) and her parents appear to be well off (so financial dependence component is probably insignificant).

Just idlely speculating about a shallower cause. Wasn't her attorney supposed to make a statement tonight about the incident?

[Tumbulu]

94. all too typical.....

my goodness, this is disgusting!

[MADem]

95. The wife and her father refused to press charges...

Guess they figure the maniac will come back and kill them in their sleep or something.

[Tumbulu]

103. same old sad story

until society allows zero tolerance for this sort of stuff it will keep going on. And we seem to be a very long way away from that.

[wordpix]

126. women in particular need to have zero tolerance for abuse

but those who tolerate it are financially dependent, don't see the early signs of abuse and/or they have mental health problems and "love" the abuser.

[AngryOldDem]

117. It's always someone else's fault. ALWAYS.

Own it, George.

[heaven05]

77. they took one gun

[MADem]

84. She isn't pressing charges, sez my news station.

Guess she's afraid he'll get away with killing her, too...?

[RebelOne]

96. Just heard that on my local news station.

I sure as hell would press charges on anyone who pointed a gun at me.

[Contrary1]

78. I would imagine he's got a couple more guns stowed away...

You can never have too many, ya know.

[Lasher]

85. Clickorlando.com, linked in the OP, edited their story to change the headline

Edited at 05:09:09 PM EDT, their headline now reads, "George Zimmerman questioned after alleged gun threat against wife"

[MADem]

88. She is not pressing charges, nor is her dad.

The po-po are calling it a "No harm no foul" situation.

The guy is an asshole. He needs to go to jail, and he will, in time.

Tick tock, George.

[chelsea0011]

107. Could be the initial reaction of someone who may fear for her life

and thinks no charges would calm the nutcase down.

[heaven05]

72. I imagine

she's lucky to be alive since, according to him, his soon to be ex was the aggressor in this matter.

[Iliyah]

73. Stand your ground law

he was standing his ground, don't y'all get it.

[blkmusclmachine]

80. Who could have foreseen it ???

[Lasher]

87. Would you please edit your title to match that of the linked article?

Not your fault, ClickOrlando.com has edited their article to change their headline.

[maindawg]

89. divorce law trumps gun rights

All she has to say is that she 'felt' threatened and its curtains for George.

[Xyzse]

92. From comments thus far, seems like they are blaming the wife already

Kinda figured that was going to be the case.

[Initech]

93. To quote the show Burn Notice

"No matter the situation, a guy with a gun is s guy with a gun."

George Zimmerman = an idiot with a gun.

[tavalon]

98. I am in no way taking the Trayvon Martin death lightly

But excuse me while I point and laugh at the idiots in Sanford, FL.

[hamsterjill]

100. At least the wife does what the dispatcher asks!

The dispatcher asks Shelly to stay inside and she complies. Further violence averted by her doing this.

If only George had done the same...

[Tien1985]

102. Oh, but

Heavens, the dispatcher has no authority to tell people what to do when they call 911.

Got rather sick of that stupidity last time.

[LanternWaste]

105. "One is not legally obligated to follow the common-sense and wholly pratical instructions of 911 Ope

"One is not legally obligated to follow the common-sense and wholly pratical instructions of 911 Operators"
(That's our justification and we're sticking to it!!!)


Signed-- A Handful of Idiots From The First Zimmerman Wars

[Ian David]

101. 911 Call: George Zimmerman Tried To Use Stand Your Ground While Threatening His Wife

George Zimmerman was taken into custody Monday after his estranged wife called 911 on him.

According to the 911 call, George Zimmerman kept telling his wife to move closer while he was holding a gun. It sounds like George was trying to set up another case of stand your ground.

Shellie Zimmerman told the 911 dispatcher that a witness sitting in his truck saw the entire altercation. She broke down sobbing saying she was scared and in shock.

...

She told the dispatcher, “He’s here continually trying to shut the garage door on me. He’s in his car and he continually has his hand on his gun, and he keeps saying ‘step closer’ and he’s just threatening all of us with his firearm.”

More:
http://www.politicususa.com/2013/09/09/911-call-george-zimmerman-stand-ground-threatening-wife.html

[lastlib]

104. Let's just change his name to "Quick-Draw" now.....

That man has some SERIOUS personality issues, and SOMEBODY had better get a handle on him--soon...........before someone (else) gets killed!

[Dawson Leery]

112. A clear and present threat to the public.

[Th1onein]

113. I TOLD YOU SO!

I predicted this after he was not found guilty of murdering Trayvon. Actually, I predicted that he would kill again. Looks like he almost did.

It was just a matter of time, folks.

[Danascot]

125. You wouldn't think he'd want to end up in prison

where statistically over 40% of prisoners are of the same race as the young man he killed. But then again nobody ever accused him of being a genius. I predict he'll be an inmate in less than 3 years.

[Th1onein]

141. I'll second that prediction and take away two years from the estimate.

Last edited Tue Sep 10, 2013, 04:43 AM - Edit history (1)

I don't think this "tough" guy, wannabe cop, will make it another 12 months. He's gotten his first taste of blood and now he wants more.

[AngryOldDem]

116. I said when he was acquitted he'd be back in trouble by Thanksgiving.

A little early, but I think the handwriting has been on the wall with this guy from the start.

I hope he gets the help he clearly needs before someone else winds up dead.

[wordpix]

118. has it occurred to FL police this guy is (regularly) armed, dangerous and has an anger managemt

problem?

Or do we need more people dead to convince the authorities Zimmerman shouldn't have a gun?

[Kablooie]

128. No charges filed in George Zimmerman's alleged gun threat against wife

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/george-zimmerman-taken-into-custody-after-incident-with-gun-police-say/-/1637132/21851424/-/tlxm3oz/-/index.html

All just a friendly misunderstanding.
He's got that teflon thing wrapped around him I guess.

[MrMickeysMom]

130. THIS JUST IN...

Zimmerman / Attorney team / estranged wife say good-bye in circular firing squad!

This probably is for the better, I tell you....

[obama2terms]

134. I hate to say this

But he seems to get away with everything. This proves he's capable of killing again, and sadly I think that's what it will take for him to finally be incarcerated. He'll be taken down but sadly so will a few others.

[maddezmom]

152. Huh what?

I would say anyone that carries is capable of killing, wouldn't you?

[maddezmom]

154. He is capable of killing as he has done so in the past

And if he is carrying I would say he is capable of doing it again. Why does he carry u less he is willing to use his fire arm?

[maddezmom]

155. Hey just noticed your name...are you related to Pete?

[grantcart]

145. Sitting in Atlanta airport when this came out over CNN interestingly

among the group of 6-7 white people watching there was a spontaneous comment from each expressing what a dangerous idiot they thought this guy is.

[libdem4life]

148. He is emotionally needy and thrives in the national spotlight. Does he work?

What's he going to do all day? or her, for that matter?

[erpowers]

150. Ticking Time Bomb

It seems to me that this guy is a ticking time bomb. It seems that he is either going to hurt himself, or hurt another person.

[tofuandbeer]

159. Damn. Watching Zimmerman's life is like watching a poorly directed movie: predictable.

He needs to be put away before he harms someone. What are the police thinking? Do they really cherish him that much?