Dog the Bounty Hunter's grandson, 13, pictured toting rifles in haunting snaps before dad ‘accidentally shot him dead'
The reality star's stepson Gregory Zecca shot and killed his 13-year-old kid Anthony in what is believed to be a tragic accident, TMZ has reported.
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Law enforcement told the outlet they were called to a shooting at around 8pm on Saturday night, but that no arrests have been made and officials deem it an "isolated incident".
An investigation into the horrific accident remains ongoing.
But just a few years earlier, Anthony was pictured with his dad in a gun range in a haunting photo.
The snap was posted on Gregory's Instagram account, showing the father and son smiling and posing with a rifle and ammunition.
Anthony was just nine years old at the time of the pic back in 2021.
"Getting some range time in with our buddies @franktownfirearms," his dad posted.
Since the tragic incident, his Instagram appears to have been disabled.
Dog, 78, is not directly related to Gregory as he was born during his wife Francie's previous marriage.
A spokesperson for Dog and Francie told TMZ: "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 were married back in 2021 after each of their partners passed away.
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Dog is well known as a bounty hunter and former bail bondsman.
He soared to fame in 2003 after he captured Max Factor heir Andrew Luster in Mexico.
Dog has captured as many as 10,000 fugitives throughout his career according to a 2020 interview published in The New York Times.
His real name is Duane Chapman.
In a 2010 Guardian interview, the star revealed the meaning behind his better known name.
Dog told the media outlet: "When I was in a motorcycle gang I was made sergeant of arms.
"He's the smallest guy with the biggest mouth who starts all the fights.
"The club president called me 'God spelled backwards' because I spoke about God and I was man's best friend.
"In the bounty hunter world it turned into 'this dog can hunt'."
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