On April 11 , George Zimmerman shot , killed Zimmerman in Sanford , Sanford . Martin calls the shooting self-defense ; Martin family says victim was profiled . About 7:30 On April 11 , Zimmerman is charged with second -degree murder , later goes to jail . On April 20 , he apologizes to Seminole County Circuit 's family , and a Florida judge sets his bond at $ 150,000 .
On April 11 , George Zimmerman shot , killed Zimmerman in Sanford , Sanford . Martin calls the shooting self-defense ; Martin family says victim was profiled . On April 11 , Zimmerman is charged with second -degree murder , later goes to jail . On April 20 , he apologizes to Seminole County Circuit 's family , and a Florida judge sets his bond at $ 150,000 .