Tragedy has struck the family of Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman, as his stepson, Gregory Zecca, is reported to have accidentally shot and killed his own 13-year-old son, Anthony, over the weekend in Naples, Florida. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, with authorities confirming they responded to a shooting call at approximately 8 p.m. local time. Police are currently investigating the event, which they have described as an “isolated incident,” and no arrests have been made.
A representative for the Chapman family released a statement expressing their profound 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 has requested privacy during this tough time of mourning.
Gregory zecca is the son of Francie Chapman, Duane Chapman‘s wife. Zecca works alongside Chapman in his bounty hunting operations. Duane Chapman, 72, married Francie in 2021, with both having previously lost their spouses.Chapman, who rose to fame with the A&E series *Dog the Bounty Hunter* (2004-2012) and later starred in *Dog and Beth: On the Hunt* (2013-2015) and *dog’s Most wanted* (2019), is a father to 13 children from six previous relationships.
