Report: Man accused of shooting at George Zimmerman will stand trial
SANFORD, Fla. - A case involving a man who police say shot at former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmermanwill go to trial, a judge ruled Tuesday, reports the Orlando Sentinel.
Zimmerman took the stand Tuesday to explain his version of what happened during his encounter with Matthew Apperson earlier this year.
Apperson is charged with attempted murder.
Zimmerman says he was driving in the Orlando suburb of Lake Mary when a car approached him from behind. Zimmerman says the car followed him and the man began to yell.
Zimmerman says he then saw a gun pointed at him and heard a "bang" sound. Zimmerman wasn't struck by a bullet but suffered minor injuries from flying debris, his lawyer has said.
Zimmerman was acquitted two years ago in the death of Trayvon Martin. That case sparked protests and a national debate about race relations.