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In a heartbreaking turn of events, the family of Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman is reeling from a devastating tragedy. Gregory Zecca, the son of Dog’s wife, Francie Chapman, accidentally shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony Zecca, in a freak accident at their apartment in Naples, Florida, on Saturday night, July 19, 2025.
According to sources with direct knowledge, law enforcement responded to a shooting call around 8 PM ET. Authorities have described the incident as an “isolated incident” and have made no arrests as the investigation remains ongoing. The circumstances surrounding the accident have not been fully disclosed, leaving many questions unanswered as the family grapples with the loss.
Dog and Francie issued a heartfelt statement through a representative, expressing their profound grief: “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 has requested privacy during this difficult time.
Gregory Zecca, Francie’s son from a previous marriage, is part of Dog’s bounty hunting team, working alongside Chapman’s daughter, Lyssa. Dog and Francie, who married in 2021, bonded over the shared grief of losing their previous spouses—Dog’s wife, Beth Chapman, passed away in 2019, and Francie’s former husband also passed before their union. The couple has been open about their journey of healing and their work in Naples, including community efforts to support abused and trafficked women through their foundation.
The tragedy has sparked an outpouring of sentiment on social media, with posts on X reflecting shock and sorrow. One user commented, “Guns in the house, emotions unchecked, and now a kid’s gone. RIP to that child,” highlighting the emotional weight of the incident and raising broader questions about gun safety.
This devastating loss adds to the personal hardships Dog has faced over the years, including the death of his daughter Barbara-Katie Chapman in 2006 and the loss of his wife Beth. As the Chapman family navigates this unimaginable grief, they continue to ask for support and prayers from the public.
*We will continue to monitor this story for further updates.
