Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman timeline By jabatte Feb 26, 2012 George Zimmerman shoots Trayvon Martin Period: Feb 26, 2012 to May 2, 2012 Timeline of Case details Feb 27, 2012 Trayvon Martin's father reports him missing Mar 22, 2012 President Barack Obama: "If I had a son, he would look like Trayvon." Apr 11, 2012 Special Prosecutor Angela Corey charges Zimmerman with 2nd-degree murder Apr 12, 2012 George Zimmerman turns himself in Apr 23, 2012 Sanford police chief Bill Lee steps down due to criticism of his department