George Zimmerman Update : Zimmerman To Be Charged

An official close to the Florida State Attorney says George Zimmerman will be charged with shooting unarmed teenager, Trayvon Martin.

In a report by the Washington Post, special prosecutor Angela Corey is expected to make an announcement as early as Wednesday afternoon.

Corey told reporters Tuesday that she would hold a press conference about the case within 72 hours.

The announcement of the charge comes a day after Zimmerman’s lawyers withdrew from the case stating they have lost contact with their client.

George Zimmerman Update: A media release said the announcement will take place in Jacksonville, FL at 6 p.m. EST today

This is a breaking news story, please stay tuned for more updates.