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Yahoo
6 days 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 Sun
21-07-2025
- The Sun
Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson ‘under criminal investigation' after ‘accidentally shooting and killing teen son'
A CRIMINAL investigation has been opened for Dog The Bounty Hunter's stepson after the apparent accidental shooting death of his teenage son. What began as a death inquiry has become a full blown criminal investigation into the death of 13-year-old Anthony Zecca, Dog's grandson, after he was fatally shot by his dad on Saturday, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal. 5 5 A source close to the case confirmed, "this an active criminal investigation." On Saturday around 8:08 pm, the reality star's step-son shot and killed Dog's step-grandson - in what has been reported as a tragic accident. The incident happened at his father, Gregory Zecca's Naples apartment. The Sheriff's office said that by the time they had arrived on scene on Saturday, Anthony had lost "large amounts of blood." Emergency personnel tried to save the teen using CPR, chest compressions and other life-saving measures but they were unable to save the teen. According to the sheriff's office, by the time deputies arrived, Anthony had already lost a significant amount of blood. First responders attempted to save the teen by performing CPR and other life-saving measures, including chest compressions, but tragically, they were unable to revive him. The teenager was officially pronounced dead at 10:21 pm. The firearm involved in the shooting was discovered on the kitchen island inside the apartment. Despite the turn in the investigation, there have been no arrests as of this writing. Collier County Sheriff deputies reported that Gregory Zecca, Anthony's father, was found with an empty holster in his waistband. Zecca, the son of Dog's wife Francie from her previous marriage, is known to be a gun enthusiast. In 2021, he shared photos on social media of himself and his son spending time at a shooting range with their rifle. Dog, whose real name is Duane Lee Chapman, and his family issued a heartbreaking statement, describing the incident as an "incomprehensible accident." In a statement to TMZ the family 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." Dog and his wife, Francie, tied the knot in 2021 after both had endured the loss of their previous partners. The couple revealed that their shared experiences of grief brought them closer during their relationship. The 72-year-old bounty hunter and TV star has faced numerous family tragedies, including the loss of two of his children. One of Dog's three children with his second wife, Anne Tegnell, passed away shortly after birth. In 2006, his 23-year-old daughter, Barbara, tragically died in a car accident while driving a stolen SUV in Alaska. Barbara was one of Dog's three children from his brief marriage to his third wife, Lyssa Britain. In June 2019, Dog's fifth wife, Alice Elizabeth "Beth" Barmore, passed away following a battle with stage two throat cancer. 5 5 5
The Sun
21-07-2025
- The Sun
Tragic new details about Dog the Bounty Hunter's step-grandson's death & desperate bid to save teen after ‘dad shot him'
NEWS details have emerged in the tragic death of Dog the Bounty Hunter's 13-year-old step-grandson, who was killed in a freak accident. Teen Anthony Zecca shot and killed by his father, Gregory Zecca, during a tragic mishap at an apartment in Naples, Florida, on Saturday. 3 3 3 Deputies with the Collier County Sheriff's Office arrived to the bloody scene at around 8 pm on Saturday and found young Anthony with a gunshot wound to the neck, according to a police report obtained by The U.S. Sun. The bullet pierced Anthony's neck, above his sternum, but no exit wound was located on the teen. The sheriff's office said that when its deputies arrived, Anthony had already lost "large amounts of blood." First responders gave the teen CPR and other life-saving measures, including chest compressions, but were unable to save Anthony. The teenager was pronounced dead at 10:21 pm. The gun that was used in the shooting was located in the apartment on the kitchen island. Authorities are investigating the shooting and no charges have been filed yet. Collier County Sheriff deputies said Gregory Zecca, Anthony's father, was found with an empty holster in his waistband. Zecca - the son of Dog's wife, Francie, from her previous marriage - is a gun enthusiast and has previously shared photos of himself on social media"getting some range time in" with his son and their rifle back in 2021. Dog, whose real name is Dave Chapman, and his family released a devastating statement, calling the incident an "incomprehensible accident." "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 said in a statement to TMZ. Dog and his wife, Francie, married in 2021 following the deaths of each other's partners. The couple said they bonded over their shared grief during their relationship. .
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- 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
News.com.au
21-07-2025
- News.com.au
Dog the Bounty Hunter's 13-year-old stepgrandson killed by his dad in accidental shooting: report
The stepson of Duane 'the Bounty Hunter' Chapman accidentally shot and killed the famed American TV personality's stepgrandson over the weekend, according to a report. The tragedy unfolded at the Naples, Florida apartment of Gregory Zecca – the son of Chapman's wife, Francie Frane – on Saturday night, TMZ reported. Zecca allegedly shot and killed his own son Anthony in what the family described in a statement to the outlet as a 'tragic accident', per the New York Post. The Collier County Sheriff's Office confirmed to the Naples Daily News it was investigating a deadly shooting from Saturday night, calling it an 'isolated incident' without identifying anyone involved. '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,' representatives for Chapman and his family told TMZ. Zecca — a member of Chapman's bounty team, according to TMZ — appears to have a passion for firearms. He took his son Anthony to a gun range in 2021 and that same year the father-son duo visited a gun store, according to photos shared on his Instagram. Chapman, 72, married Frane, Zecca's mother, in 2021 shortly after their respective, former spouses died. The Dog was previously married to Beth Chapman for 13 years until she died in June 2019 following a lengthy battle against throat cancer. In part, their families were united by their shared grief and patriotism. 'We understood the pain that the other one was feeling and [in] those tough days and moments, we helped each other stand up. We could cry with each other and talk about what we were feeling,' Frane said in a September 2020 interview with Entertainment Tonight. 'We were able to walk alongside each other through the pain and heartbreak and it brought us together in this amazing way.' Frane and her family, including Zecca, were quick to join in on Chapman's lifestyle. 'I know she's a hunter. Her and her two sons have hunted bow hunt, so they track, they look for things that the prey leaves behind,' Chapman said on T he Dr. Oz Show in 2020. 'She just fit right in,' he added about his first bounty hunt alongside his would-be fifth wife. 'She started getting leads and writing them down, so there's more than just tracking and hunting.' Chapman also has 13 children between six different women – but he was only ever married to four of them. The Post has reached out to the Collier County Sheriff's Office for more information.
