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George Zimmerman Reportedly in Police Custody for Domestic Dispute (UPDATED)

by | Sep 9th, 2013, 3:00 pm

[This story has been updated. See below.]

According to officials, the recently-acquitted George Zimmerman is in custody as police investigate a “possible domestic battery” dispute.

Fox News reported around 2:54 p.m. that Zimmerman’s estranged wife, Shellie, called police to report that he was acting “aggressive.”

WKMG Orlando reports that “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.”

The Orlando Sentinel‘s Jeff Weiner tweeted out more details:

No other information was immediately available, as the police investigation is reportedly ongoing.

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UPDATE: The Associated Press reports that Shellie Zimmerman called police, “saying [George] threatened her and her dad with a gun.”

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UPDATE II: Reporter Matthew Keys posted audio from the police scanner:

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UPDATE III: Fox News carried live footage from a helicopter above the home in question:

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UPDATE IV: ABC News reports that while Zimmerman is still in custody, his estranged wife and her father refuse to give sworn statements. And they reportedly will not press charges:

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UPDATE V: George Zimmerman’s brother, Robert, tweeted out a word of caution for those jumping to negative conclusions about his sibling’s detainment:

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UPDATE VI: Keys posted full audio of Shellie Zimmerman’s 9-1-1 call. Listen below:

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UPDATE VII: MyFoxOrlando reports Zimmerman no longer in custody. Gun found at scene was not related to the incident:

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[Ed. note: Headline has been updated to reflect that police have confirmed that firearm at scene was not related to the alleged incident.]

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