Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Stepson Involved in Tragic Shooting That Killed His 13-Year-Old Son

A devastating tragedy has struck the family of Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman. On July 19, 2025, Chapman’s stepson Gregory Zecca accidentally shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony, inside a Naples, Florida apartment.

The incident is being described by authorities as a “tragic accident” and an “isolated incident”, with no arrests made as of July 20. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 8 p.m. local time, confirming one fatality. However, officials have not publicly identified the victim or shooter at this time.

Family Speaks Out Amid Grief

In a statement shared with TMZ, Dog Chapman and his wife Francie Chapman expressed their heartbreak. “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.”

Francie Chapman is Zecca’s mother, and she married Dog in 2021 after both lost their previous spouses to cancer. According to reports, Zecca works closely with Dog as part of his bounty hunting team.

What We Know About the Shooting

• Date and Time: July 19, 2025, around 8 p.m.
• Location: An apartment on Sumter Grove Way, Naples, Florida
• Victim: 13-year-old Anthony Zecca
• Shooter: Believed to be his father, Gregory Zecca
• Status: No arrests made; police continue to investigate
• Nature of Incident: Accidental shooting

Authorities have not released further details about how the shooting occurred or whether the firearm was legally owned.

Who Is Gregory Zecca?

Gregory Zecca is the adult son of Francie Chapman and the stepson of Duane Chapman. Though not a public figure himself, Zecca is known to assist his stepfather in bounty hunting work. The family has kept a low profile while requesting privacy during this time.

A History of Loss and Public Scrutiny

Dog the Bounty Hunter has had a long career in reality television, gaining fame through his high-intensity bounty hunting and family-driven storylines. The Chapman family has endured multiple personal losses in recent years, including the death of Beth Chapman in 2019, Dog’s fifth wife, due to cancer.

Dog is a father of 13 children, several of whom have appeared in his shows. In 2023, he revealed he had fathered another son named Jon.

Tragedy Casts Shadow Over Florida Life

Dog and Francie have lived in Marco Island, Florida, since 2023. Locals have frequently spotted the couple dining at neighborhood restaurants and engaging with the community. Their relocation to Florida was seen as a fresh start—until this shocking incident.

While the family is still processing the tragedy, the community and fans have begun to rally around them with messages of condolence and support.

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More…

• https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/20/dog-the-bounty-hunter-step-grandson-anthony-accidentally-killed
• https://people.com/dog-the-bounty-hunters-stepson-accidentally-kills-his-13-year-old-son-11775632
• https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2025/07/20/dog-the-bounty-hunter-step-grandson-shot-to-death-in-naples-florida/85302146007