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9 hours ago
Investigation continues into shooting death of boy reported to be step-grandson of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter'
Police are still looking into the shooting death of a juvenile in Florida who is reported to be the step-grandson of Duane "Dog" Chapman. A spokesperson for the Collier County Sheriff's Office told ABC News Tuesday that the investigation is ongoing into the July 19 shooting at a residence in Naples, Florida. "Our detectives are conducting a thorough investigation looking into all the elements of this tragic incident," the spokesperson said in a statement. "The investigation includes statements from witnesses who were at the scene, forensic testing, subpoenas, and search warrants." Police have not publicly identified the victim of the shooting. A police incident report obtained by ABC News has the names of the people involved redacted. The police report states the suspect in the shooting is the father of the child who died. According to TMZ, the child who passed away is the grandson of Chapman's wife, Francie Chapman, whom he wed in 2021. A spokesperson for the Chapmans said in a statement to TMZ Sunday, "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." A representative for Duane Chapman, who starred on the A&E reality show "Dog the Bounty Hunter," did not immediately reply to ABC News. According to the police incident report, a sheriff's deputy was called to an apartment in Naples just after 8 p.m. on July 19. While he and other deputies began lifesaving measures on the gunshot victim, another deputy secured the firearm used in the shooting and identified its owner. The firearm was found on the kitchen island of the apartment, according to the report. The gunshot victim was declared dead at 8:21 p.m., according to the report. The Collier County Sheriff's Office spokesperson described the shooting as an "isolated incident."
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Time of India
Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson under psychiatric care after accidentally killing teenage son; Gregory Zecca sedated at Florida facility: Report
The stepson of Duane ' Dog the Bounty Hunter' Chapman has been placed under psychiatric observation following the accidental shooting of his 13-year-old son during the weekend, reports indicate. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to family representatives speaking to TMZ, cited by NY Post, Gregory Zecca is under medical supervision at a facility in Naples, Florida, following the tragic incident on Saturday evening where he unintentionally killed his son Anthony. The supervision is a precautionary measure due to concerns about his wellbeing. The family spokesperson clarified that Zecca's distress stems from the loss of his son, rather than any legal implications, as no charges have been filed regarding the incident. NY Post quoted TMZ in reporting that he is currently under heavy sedation during the observation period. Under the Baker Act, also known as the Florida Mental Health Act, authorities can place individuals showing severe mental health symptoms or potentially harmful behaviour under mandatory examination. The status of Zecca's admission, whether voluntary or involuntary, remains undisclosed. Zecca became part of Chapman's extended family when the bounty hunter wed Francie Frane in 2021. Both had previously lost their spouses to cancer. The families connected through their shared religious beliefs and experiences of loss, with Zecca subsequently joining Chapman's professional team. Social media evidence showed Zecca and Anthony frequenting shooting ranges together. The family has termed the incident a "tragic accident," while the Collier County Sheriff's Office confirmed it as an "isolated incident" without naming individuals. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The family's official statement requested "continued prayers" as they cope with the loss of Anthony. Chapman, who has 13 other children from relationships with six different women, including four previous wives, awaits the ongoing police investigation's findings.
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson on psychiatric hold after accidentally killing teen son
Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson, Gregory Zecca, has been placed on a 5150 hold after accidentally shooting and killing his 13-year-old son, Anthony Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson, Gregory Zecca, has been put on psychiatric hold after he accidentally shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony, at their home in Naples, Florida. Anthony tragically died after he was shot in the neck on Saturday, with Gregory heavily grieving his death. A spokesperson for the family said he was put under what's known as a 5150 hold, which is when an adult person is detained for 72 hours if they pose a risk to themselves or others. A 5150 hold aims to provide immediate assessment and potentially life-saving intervention for individuals experiencing acute mental health crisis, according to Clear Behavioural Health. The family representative told TMZ there are concerns for his welfare following the accidental shooting and killing of his son, with them adding his is getting health due to being stricken by grief. He is still not able to speak to his family or the police as he is heavily sedated. The bullet pierced Anthony Zecca's neck, above his sternum, but no exit wound was located on the teen, according to a police report seen today. When officers arrived at the apartment in Naples, Florida, following the tragic accident, Anthony had already lost "large amounts of blood." The teenager had accidentally been shot, his heartbroken family said in a statement. Dog the Bounty Hunter and his partner Francie called the tragedy a "incomprehensible tragic accident" in the emotional statement yesterday. "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. Police soon confirmed first responders gave the teen CPR but were unable to save Anthony. The gun that was used in the shooting was located in the apartment on the kitchen island, the Collier County Sheriff's Office added in the report. Dog, 72, and his wife, Francie, tied the knot in 2021 following the deaths of each other's partners. The couple said they bonded over their shared grief during their relationship. Francie's son Gregory - Anthony's dad - is also part of Dog's bounty hunting crew, working alongside Dog and his daughter, Lyssa If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at or you can call them on 0800 02 888 40.
The Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Dog the Bounty Hunter's step-grandson dies, allegedly shot by father
Duane Chapman is best known for his long-running A&E reality TV show 'Dog The Bounty Hunter'. Photo: Handout Reality TV star Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman and his family are mourning the recent loss of one of their own. Anthony, the reality TV star's teenage step-grandson died on Saturday evening after he was allegedly accidentally shot by his father, Gregory Zecca — Chapman's stepson — in Naples, Fla., The Times has confirmed. He was 13. A spokesperson for the Collier County Sheriff's Office told The Times on Monday that it is investigating the alleged shooting. Officers received a call about a shooting incident at an apartment on Sumter Grove Way in southern Florida at around 8.08pm, the spokesperson said, adding "this was an isolated incident." No arrest has been made in connection to the incident, People reported. According to the incident report reviewed by The Times on Monday, parts of it redacted, the responding officer heard screaming on the dispatch call. First responders arrived at the apartment and the victim — whose name was not revealed — was pronounced dead before 8.30pm. In a statement shared to TMZ, which first reported on the alleged shooting, Chapman and his wife, Francie Chapman, confirmed Anthony's death. "We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible tragic accident and we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony," the statement said. The couple also requested privacy as they grieved their loved one. The Times did not hear back immediately from the 72-year-old reality star or his wife on Monday. Chapman, best known for his long-running A&E reality TV show Dog The Bounty Hunter , married Francie Chapman (née Frane) two years after wife Beth Chapman died in 2021 following a battle with cancer. He has been married six times and has a total of 13 children from those marriages. Zecca, 38, is Francie Chapman's son from a previous relationship. – Los Angeles Times/Tribune News Service
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
Tragic new details emerge about Dog the Bounty Hunter's step-grandson's death
Anthony Zecca had lost "large amounts of blood" by the time police arrived to the apartment in Naples, Florida, following the tragic accident which saw the teen shot Dog the Bounty Hunter's 13-year-old step-grandson was discovered with a gunshot wound to the neck, it has emerged. The bullet pierced Anthony Zecca's neck, above his sternum, but no exit wound was located on the teen, according to a police report seen today. When officers arrived at the apartment in Naples, Florida, following the tragic accident, Anthony had already lost "large amounts of blood." The teenager had accidentally been shot, his heartbroken family said in a statement. Dog the Bounty Hunter and his partner Francie called the tragedy a "incomprehensible tragic accident" in the emotional statement yesterday. Now police have confirmed irst responders gave the teen CPR but were unable to save Anthony. The gun that was used in the shooting was located in the apartment on the kitchen island, the Collier County Sheriff's Office added in the report. A source close to the case told The Sun"this an active criminal investigation." Dog, whose real name is Duane 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 an initial statement to TMZ. Dog, 72, 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. Francie's son Gregory - Anthony's dad - is also part of Dog's bounty hunting crew, working alongside Dog and his daughter, Lyssa, reports the Mirror US. In a surprising turn of events in 2023, Dog stunned his followers by announcing he had a secret son. The revelation came on the fourth anniversary of his late wife Beth's passing. Dog introduced his adult son to the world through a social media post, sharing a snapshot of the well-built man dressed in a blue polo shirt and smart jeans, complete with sunglasses reminiscent of those his father famously wears. His wife, sporting a polka dot off-the-shoulder blouse, blue cropped jeans, and black heels, posed alongside him in the snap. She completed her look with a red belt and chic oversized pale pink sunglasses. Dog revealed to followers that the complete tale of his hidden child would feature in his upcoming memoir Nine Lives and Counting. Whilst he kept the publication date under wraps, he assured fans it was "coming soon".
