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The Independent
19 hours ago
- The Independent
Stepson of TV bounty hunter detained for ‘accidentally killing son'
Gregory Zecca, stepson of Duane " Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman, reportedly shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony, in what is being described as a "freak accident". Zecca has been placed on a psychiatric hold, which family representatives state is for his protection due to grief and not an admission of guilt. The shooting occurred at Zecca's apartment in Naples, Florida, on Saturday evening, with Anthony pronounced dead shortly after deputies arrived. No charges have been brought against anyone involved in the incident, and the Collier County Sheriff's Office has stated the investigation is ongoing. The firearm involved was on the family's kitchen island, and Zecca is known as a gun enthusiast who took his son to gun ranges.
Fox News
2 days ago
- Fox News
Grandson of Dog the Bounty Hunter's wife dies in Florida shooting accident
Print Close By Michael Ruiz Published July 21, 2025 The 13-year-old grandson of Dog the Bounty Hunter's wife Francie Chapman has been killed in an apparent accidental shooting at his Florida home. Dog is the pseudonym for Duane Chapman, a reality TV star and real-life bounty hunter. His stepson, Gregory Zecca, allegedly accidentally fired the fatal shot that killed his son, Anthony, in a "freak accident" inside their apartment Saturday, TMZ first reported. The Collier County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Fox News Digital that no arrests have been made, but they are investigating a deadly shooting that happened around 8 p.m. Saturday at a home on Sumter Grove Way in Naples. 'DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER' CONFIDENT NOLA PRISON BREAK WAS AN 'INSIDE JOB' "This was an isolated incident," a sheriff's spokesman said. "Our detectives are conducting a thorough investigation looking into all the elements of this tragic incident. The investigation includes statements from witnesses who were at the scene, forensic testing, subpoenas and search warrants." Authorities did not publicly identify the victim. The family did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment Monday. "It is such a tragedy," a former spokeswoman for Dog told Fox News Digital. HEARTBROKEN FATHER SAYS 'GUT-WRENCHING' ERROR KEPT CAREER CRIMINAL OUT OF JAIL BEFORE DAUGHTER'S MURDER A redacted incident report states that the first deputy arrived four minutes after dispatchers received a frantic 911 call. First responders attempted first aid, but the child had suffered severe blood loss and succumbed to his injuries. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Deputies identified a gunshot wound on the victim's "neck, just above his sternum," according to the incident report. There was no visible exit wound. Deputies recovered a handgun and an empty holster from the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Dog and Francie married in 2021. Dog's former wife, Beth Chapman, died in June 2019 after a battle with throat cancer. Francie's husband, Bob Frane, also died of cancer in December 2018. Print Close URL
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dog The Bounty Hunter's Stepson Shoots And Kills 13-Year-Old Son: Reports
Duane 'Dog' Chapman's 13-year-old grandson was allegedly shot and killed by the reality star's stepson over the weekend, according to multiplereports. On Sunday, TMZ was the first to report that Gregory Zecca — the son of Chapman's wife, Francie — fatally shot his son Anthony on accident. The shooting took place Saturday around 8 p.m. at an apartment in Naples, Florida, the outlet said. '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,' Chapman and his wife said in a statement to TMZ. The couple, who tied the knot in 2021 after both of their spouses died, also asked the public for privacy as they mourn Anthony's death. The Collier County Sheriff's Office didn't immediately respond to HuffPost's request for comment. No arrests have been made and authorities are calling it an 'isolated incident.' The investigation is ongoing. Chapman is best known for starring in the reality series 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' from 2004 to 2012. Related... 9 People Dead In Fire At Massachusetts Assisted Living Facility 3 People Are Still Missing From Deadly July 4 Floods In Texas County, Down From Nearly 100 Three People Dead After Explosion At Los Angeles Sheriff Facility Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Horrifying update in death of Dog the Bounty Hunter's grandson, 13, after teen accidentally shot by his father
Harrowing new details have emerged in the shooting death of Dog the Bounty Hunter star Duane Chapman 's grandson aged just 13. Anthony Zecca was accidentally shot and killed by his own father, Gregory, 38 - who is the son of Chapman's wife Francie - at their family apartment in Naples on Saturday evening. Zecca's fatal gunshot wound was on his neck, just above his sternum, with no exit wound, per a police report from the Collier County Sheriff's Office in Florida obtained by TMZ. Law enforcement said Zecca had lost a huge amount of blood by the time they arrived at the scene - with the teenager receiving CPR and chest compressions in an ultimately futile bid to save his life. Deputies were dispatched at 8:08pm ET for a report of a shooting - with Zecca pronounced dead at 10:21pm ET. The firearm used in the shooting was on the kitchen counter when deputies arrived. A spokesman for the The Collier County Sheriff's Office told in a statement: 'The call came into our dispatch at 8:08 p.m. This was an isolated incident. 'Our detectives are conducting a thorough investigation looking into all the elements of this tragic incident. 'The investigation includes statements from witnesses who were at the scene, forensic testing, subpoenas, and search warrants. Gregory - who is Francie's son from a previous marriage - reportedly collaborates with his stepfather Duane on his bounty hunting team. He is notably a gun enthusiast. Back in 2021, he proudly shared photos of himself and his late son 'getting some range time in' with their rifles. Gregory has now disabled his social media accounts. Duane and Francie, 56, who is his sixth wife, addressed the terrible loss in a statement. They shared: '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.' requested comment from Duane's representative but hasn't yet received a response. Last year, Anthony spent the summer with his grandparents and told a story about how he felt the wind of the Holy Spirit while visiting his 'Meemaw' in the hospital ER in 2023 after she injured her ankle. Anthony and Duane sat on a bench in the waiting room when he suddenly felt a gush of cold wind blowing in from outside even though it was a warm, rainy day. 'When we're walking to her room I feel the wind again but from a different direction. When it first came, it hit me [on my chest]. But when it came again, it hit me from the back,' the Christian child marveled. 'And I'm wondering what is this? Because the doors didn't open this time, so why am I getting hit by wind? [It was] the Holy Spirit. And I asked Meemaw and she said, "It was the Holy Spirit."' Francie had been feeling miserable but 'after X-rays and after we prayed, we go back into the room and she's just fine. She said, "This don't even hurt anymore." And it turned out to not be broken.' Chapman and his 56-year-old wife — his sixth — addressed the terrible loss in a statement: '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' (pictured in 2024) One year ago, little Anthony spent the summer with his grandparents and told a story about how he felt the wind of the Holy Spirit while visiting his 'Meemaw' in the hospital ER in 2023 after she injured her ankle (pictured in 2024) Aside from artillery and Jesus, little Anthony also enjoyed dancing to Usher and attending local Comic Con conventions where he posed with Predator. The Chapmans — who began dating in 2020 — first bonded over their shared grief about being widowed. Duane suffered the loss of his fifth wife Beth Smith in 2019 to stage II throat cancer and Francie suffered the loss of her husband Bob Frane in 2018. 'We understood the pain that the other one was feeling, and [in] those tough days and moments, we helped each other stand up,' she told ET in 2020. 'We could cry with each other and talk about what we were feeling. We were able to walk alongside each other through the pain and heartbreak, and it brought us together in this amazing way.' The mourning couple will celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary on September 2.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Collier County Sheriff Says No Arrest Has Been Made in Fatal Shooting of Dog the Bounty Hunter's 13-Year-Old Stepgrandson
The reality TV star's stepgrandson was killed during an accidental shooting at a Florida apartment on Saturday, July 19NEED TO KNOW Duane "Dog" Chapman's stepgrandson, Chapman's stepson Gregory Zecca's 13-year-old son Anthony, was killed in an accidental shooting The Dog the Bounty Hunter alum's stepson Gregory Zecca allegedly accidentally shot his son at an apartment in Naples, Fla., on Saturday, July 19 The Collier County Sheriff confirms with PEOPLE that the investigation is still ongoing and no arrests have been madeNo arrests have been made for the accidental shooting of Duane 'Dog' Chapman's stepgrandson, Chapman's stepson Gregory Zecca's 13-year-old son Anthony, according to Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk. The Dog the Bounty Hunter alum's stepson Zecca allegedly shot his son Anthony at an apartment in Naples, Fla., on Saturday, July 19, leading to the teenager's accidental death. TMZ reported the news first. The sheriff confirms with PEOPLE that the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made. "Deputies responded to a shooting on Sumter Grove Way at 8:08 p.m. Saturday," the sheriff tells PEOPLE. "This is an isolated incident. No arrest has been made." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "The Collier County Sheriff's Office is conducting a thorough investigation looking into all the elements of this tragic incident," he continues. "The investigation includes statements from witnesses who were at the scene, forensic testing, subpoenas, and search warrants." Dog, 72, and his wife, Francie Chapman — who is Zecca's mother — told TMZ, through a representative, "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." Zecca is Francie's son from her previous marriage. She and Dog married in 2021, after they bonded over their shared grief following the death of their respective spouses. (Beth Chapman, Dog's fifth wife, died at age 51 in June 2019.) According to TMZ, Zecca works with Dog on his bounty hunting team. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Dog is a father to 13 children total. He shares son Christopher with Debbie White, sons Duane Lee II and Leeland with ex-wife Fonda Sue Darnell, and sons Wesley, James Robert and the late Zebadiah with ex-wife Anne Tegnell. He is also a dad to Tucker, Lyssa and the late Barbara with ex-wife Lyssa Rae Brittain, and he shared daughters Bonnie and Cecily and son Garry with late wife Beth. The reality TV star revealed in 2023 that he recently discovered that he fathered a son named Jon. Read the original article on People
