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The Sun
4 hours ago
- 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
NZ Herald
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Dog the Bounty Hunter Duane Chapman's grandson accidentally shot and killed by father
Dog the Bounty Hunter has been left reeling after suffering an 'incomprehensible' family tragedy. The 72-year-old TV star and his wife Francie Chapman are in mourning after Gregory Zecca - Francie's 38-year-old son from a previous relationship - allegedly shot and killed his 13-year-old son Anthony in a tragic accident
The Sun
7 hours ago
- 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. .
Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Horrifying update in death of Dog the Bounty Hunter's grandson, 13, after teen accidentally shot by his father
Harrowing new details have emerged in the shooting death of Dog the Bounty Hunter star Duane Chapman 's grandson aged just 13. Anthony Zecca was accidentally shot and killed by his own father, Gregory, 38 - who is the son of Chapman's wife Francie - at their family apartment in Naples on Saturday evening. Zecca's fatal gunshot wound was on his neck, just above his sternum, with no exit wound, per a police report from the Collier County Sheriff's Office in Florida obtained by TMZ. Law enforcement said Zecca had lost a huge amount of blood by the time they arrived at the scene - with the teenager receiving CPR and chest compressions in an ultimately futile bid to save his life. Deputies were dispatched at 8:08pm ET for a report of a shooting - with Zecca pronounced dead at 10:21pm ET. The firearm used in the shooting was on the kitchen counter when deputies arrived. A spokesman for the The Collier County Sheriff's Office told in a statement: 'The call came into our dispatch at 8:08 p.m. This was an isolated incident. 'Our detectives are conducting a thorough investigation looking into all the elements of this tragic incident. 'The investigation includes statements from witnesses who were at the scene, forensic testing, subpoenas, and search warrants. Gregory - who is Francie's son from a previous marriage - reportedly collaborates with his stepfather Duane on his bounty hunting team. He is notably a gun enthusiast. Back in 2021, he proudly shared photos of himself and his late son 'getting some range time in' with their rifles. Gregory has now disabled his social media accounts. Duane and Francie, 56, who is his sixth wife, addressed the terrible loss in a statement. They shared: '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.' requested comment from Duane's representative but hasn't yet received a response. Last year, Anthony spent the summer with his grandparents and told a story about how he felt the wind of the Holy Spirit while visiting his 'Meemaw' in the hospital ER in 2023 after she injured her ankle. Anthony and Duane sat on a bench in the waiting room when he suddenly felt a gush of cold wind blowing in from outside even though it was a warm, rainy day. 'When we're walking to her room I feel the wind again but from a different direction. When it first came, it hit me [on my chest]. But when it came again, it hit me from the back,' the Christian child marveled. 'And I'm wondering what is this? Because the doors didn't open this time, so why am I getting hit by wind? [It was] the Holy Spirit. And I asked Meemaw and she said, "It was the Holy Spirit."' Francie had been feeling miserable but 'after X-rays and after we prayed, we go back into the room and she's just fine. She said, "This don't even hurt anymore." And it turned out to not be broken.' Chapman and his 56-year-old wife — his sixth — addressed the terrible loss in a statement: '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' (pictured in 2024) One year ago, little Anthony spent the summer with his grandparents and told a story about how he felt the wind of the Holy Spirit while visiting his 'Meemaw' in the hospital ER in 2023 after she injured her ankle (pictured in 2024) Aside from artillery and Jesus, little Anthony also enjoyed dancing to Usher and attending local Comic Con conventions where he posed with Predator. The Chapmans — who began dating in 2020 — first bonded over their shared grief about being widowed. Duane suffered the loss of his fifth wife Beth Smith in 2019 to stage II throat cancer and Francie suffered the loss of her husband Bob Frane in 2018. 'We understood the pain that the other one was feeling, and [in] those tough days and moments, we helped each other stand up,' she told ET in 2020. 'We could cry with each other and talk about what we were feeling. We were able to walk alongside each other through the pain and heartbreak, and it brought us together in this amazing way.' The mourning couple will celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary on September 2.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- 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
