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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Dog the Bounty Hunter's ‘heavily sedated' stepson placed on psych hold after killing his only child in ‘tragic accident'
Duane 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Chapman's stepson Gregory Zecca has been placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold after 'accidentally' shooting and killing his 13-year-old son, Anthony Zecca. Greg is being monitored because he is so devastated by the loss of his only son that there are concerns he may try taking his life, a rep for the family told TMZ Tuesday. The rep made sure to note that the psych hold has nothing to do with Greg feeling guilty of a crime. The outlet reported that Greg has not been able to speak to family members or cops yet because he is heavily sedated. Page Six has reached out for comment Greg fatally shot Anthony in their Naples, Fla., apartment on Saturday night. According to the police report, the teen had an entry wound on his neck, just above his sternum, and no exit wound. Law enforcement told TMZ that Anthony had lost a ton of blood by the time they arrived. They performed CPR and other life-saving measures, including chest compressions, but he was pronounced dead just over two hours later. The firearm used in the fatal shooting was on the kitchen island when deputies arrived, per the police report. While no arrests have been made, an investigation remains ongoing. Greg is the son of Dog's wife, Francie Frane, whom he married in September 2021. '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,' they said in a statement. After news of the tragedy broke, social media users resurfaced photos of Greg and Anthony at a shooting range. 'Getting some range time in with our buddies @franktownfirearms,' Greg told his followers at the time. He and Anthony were all smiles as they posed with guns and practiced shooting them.
The Independent
20 hours ago
- The Independent
Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson on psychiatric hold after ‘killing son in accidental shooting'
Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson, Gregory Zecca, has reportedly been put on a psychiatric hold after he shot and killed his own 13-year-old son in what is being described as a "freak accident." The individuals representing the family told TMZ that the hold was for Zecca's protection, as there is reportedly some fear that he may try to hurt himself in his grief. The representatives also noted that his current state is grief from losing his son, and not an admission of guilt related to the shooting. No charges have been brought against anyone involved as of this report. Zecca reportedly has not been able to speak with his family or the police because he has been heavily sedated after the shooting. Under Florida's Baker Act — also called the Florida Mental Health Act — people exhibiting serious signs of mental illness or who are acting in ways that indicate they could be a threat to themselves or others can be placed under an involuntary medical hold, though it is unclear if Zecca's hold is voluntary or involuntary. The shooting occurred at Zecca's apartment in Naples, Florida on Saturday evening. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Anthony — Zecca's son — was shot in his neck, just above his sternum. Deputies were dispatched to the apartment around 8:08 pm local time. Anthony was pronounced dead at 8:21 pm the same evening. The firearm involved in the deadly shooting was sitting on the family's kitchen island. Zecca, who works with his stepfather, Duane Chapman — also known as Dog the Bounty Hunter — is a noted gun enthusiast, and would take Anthony to gun ranges, often posting photos on Instagram, according to the New York Post. Chapman and his sixth wife, Francie — Zecca's mother — issued a joint statement following Anthony's death. "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," the couple said. The Collier County Sheriff's Office told The Daily Mail that an investigation is ongoing, and that the tragic event was an "isolated incident." According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unintentional injury is a leading cause of death among U.S. children between the ages of 0 and 17, and firearms are a leading cause of such injuries, second only to motor vehicle accidents. Approximately half of unintentional firearm injury deaths that affect children happen at their homes when guns are not properly locked away.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson on psych hold after shooting son
Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson, Gregory Zecca, who fatally shot his 13-year-old son in a 'freak accident' at their Florida home Saturday, is on a psychiatric hold amid fears he could take his own life. Zecca, who has been heavily sedated since the tragedy, is on a 5150 hold as he reckons with the death of 13-year-old Anthony, a family representative told TMZ Monday. The rep clarified that Zecca's feared state of mind is not due to guilt after Anthony was fatally shot in the neck at their Naples home — for which no arrests have been made — but grief. '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,' the family of Duane 'Dog' Chapman previously told TMZ. The outlet previously reported that Zecca — whose social media appears to have been deactivated — works with his stepdad's bounty hunting enterprise. Zecca's mother, Francie Chapman, wed 72-year-old Dog in 2021.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson on psychiatric hold after shooting teen son dead – as cops launch criminal investigation
DOG The Bounty Hunter's stepson has reportedly been put on a psychiatric hold after accidentally shooting and killing his teenage son. Gregory Zecca is said to be stricken with grief over the accidental shooting death of his son Anthony, 13. 5 5 Anthony, Dog's step-grandson, died after being shot in the neck in Naples, Florida, on Saturday. A family spokesperson told TMZ Gregory was put under what's known as a 5150 hold. A 5150 hold is where an adult can be detained for 72 hours if they pose a risk to themselves or others, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Concerns had mounted for Gregory's mental health. TMZ reported Gregory hasn't been able to speak to his family or investigators. Anthony was found dead at his dad's apartment and the gun used in the shooting was discovered on the kitchen island. The shooting death has been described as a "freak accident," according to TMZ. First responders desperately tried to save the boy, who had lost large amounts of blood. Anthony was given CPR and other life-saving measures but those were unsuccessful. A police spokesperson told The U.S. Sun that a criminal investigation has been launched. Gregory is an avid gun enthusiast and pictures shared on social media showed him and his son at a gun range. In one snap, Anthony was seen beaming as he posed for a picture at the venue. He was wearing noise-blocking headphones and a gun was seen nearby. In another photo, Anthony was seen aiming at the target at a shooting board. Gregory is the son of Dog's wife, Francie. Both Dog and Francie have been left devastated by Anthony's death. '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,' their rep told TMZ. Dog, whose real name is Duane Chapman, tied the knot with Francie in 2021. FAMILY'S GRIEF The TV star's ex-wife, Beth, died after a battle with cancer in June 2019. And, Francie had lost her husband six months before Beth died. Both Dog and Francie vowed to honor their ex-spouses in their wedding vows. 'We have been doing that all along. We have done that privately, and in our vows, we will be honouring them. We honour them all of the time,' she said. "And so we will continue to do that throughout their lives. "Throughout our life together, we will continue to do that. They will be a part of that always." Dog was hit by tragedy in 2006 when his daughter, Barbara, was killed in a car accident in Alaska. She died the night before Dog was due to get married to Beth. 5 5
The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Dog the Bounty Hunter's step-grandson dies, allegedly shot by father
Duane Chapman is best known for his long-running A&E reality TV show 'Dog The Bounty Hunter'. Photo: Handout Reality TV star Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman and his family are mourning the recent loss of one of their own. Anthony, the reality TV star's teenage step-grandson died on Saturday evening after he was allegedly accidentally shot by his father, Gregory Zecca — Chapman's stepson — in Naples, Fla., The Times has confirmed. He was 13. A spokesperson for the Collier County Sheriff's Office told The Times on Monday that it is investigating the alleged shooting. Officers received a call about a shooting incident at an apartment on Sumter Grove Way in southern Florida at around 8.08pm, the spokesperson said, adding "this was an isolated incident." No arrest has been made in connection to the incident, People reported. According to the incident report reviewed by The Times on Monday, parts of it redacted, the responding officer heard screaming on the dispatch call. First responders arrived at the apartment and the victim — whose name was not revealed — was pronounced dead before 8.30pm. In a statement shared to TMZ, which first reported on the alleged shooting, Chapman and his wife, Francie Chapman, confirmed Anthony's death. "We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible tragic accident and we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony," the statement said. The couple also requested privacy as they grieved their loved one. The Times did not hear back immediately from the 72-year-old reality star or his wife on Monday. Chapman, best known for his long-running A&E reality TV show Dog The Bounty Hunter , married Francie Chapman (née Frane) two years after wife Beth Chapman died in 2021 following a battle with cancer. He has been married six times and has a total of 13 children from those marriages. Zecca, 38, is Francie Chapman's son from a previous relationship. – Los Angeles Times/Tribune News Service
