Dog The Bounty Hunter Stepson Accidentally Killed Son
TMZ was the first to break the sad news, with Collier County Sheriff's Office later confirming the tragic death to People, stating that deputies responded to a call about a shooting at around 8 p.m. local time. They said it was an 'isolated incident,' and nobody has been arrested at this time, adding that they are "conducting a thorough investigation looking into all the elements" of the tragedy."The investigation includes statements from witnesses who were at the scene, forensic testing, subpoenas and search warrants," the sheriff's office concluded.
Dog, real name Duane Chapman, and Gregory's mom, Francie Chapman, issued a statement to TMZ through their representative, which read: 'We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible, tragic accident and would ask for continued prayers as we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony."
Dog first found fame back in 2003, when he tracked down fugitive Andrew Luster, who had fled the US in the middle of a trial where he was convicted of multiple counts of rape.
The following year, he launched his A&E reality show, Dog the Bounty Hunter, which followed him and his team as they tracked down fugitives mainly in Hawaii and Colorado, with a few exceptions.The show ended up being cancelled in 2012, and Dog landed follow-up shows including Dog and Beth: On the Hunt, and Dog's Most Wanted.
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