FAMILY TRAGEDY FOR ‘DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER’: 13-YEAR-OLD STEP-GRANDSON FATALLY SHOT BY HIS OWN FATHER
A heartbreaking tragedy has struck reality TV star Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman and his wife Francie after her 13-year-old grandson, Anthony Zecca, was fatally shot in what police are calling an accidental discharge inside the family’s home.
The shocking part: the teen was allegedly shot and killed by his own father, Gregory Zecca, who is Francie’s son from a previous marriage and a known member of Dog’s bounty hunting team.
The deadly incident took place in Naples, Florida, according to reports from TMZ. Authorities say it appears to have been a tragic accident, and so far, no arrests have been made.
Gregory Zecca, 38, is a firearms enthusiast and previously shared photos in 2021 of him and his late son at a shooting range. The family is said to be devastated by the sudden loss.
Law enforcement is treating the case as an isolated incident, but the investigation is still ongoing.
So far, no public statements have been made by Duane Chapman or Francie, but sources close to the family describe the emotional toll as unimaginable.
This developing story raises deep questions about gun safety inside the home — even among families who are trained and experienced around firearms.
