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On July 19, 2025, Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman’s 13-year-old step‑grandson, Anthony Zecca, was accidentally shot and killed by his own father, Gregory Zecca, at their apartment in Naples, Florida IndiatimesPage SixHELLO!Men’s JournalThe Independent.
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The Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 8:00 PM local time. When officers arrived, Anthony had sustained a gunshot wound to the neck, just above the sternum, and had lost a significant amount of blood despite CPR and life-saving efforts. He was pronounced dead at 10:21 PM TMZNewsweekEnstarzMen’s Journal.
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The shooting has been described by law enforcement as an “isolated incident”, and there have been no arrests as of yet. The case remains under investigation The Sun+1TMZThe IndependentEnstarzCelebrating The Soaps.
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A family spokesperson confirmed that Gregory Zecca is under psychiatric observation, out of concern for his mental well-being, with no charges filed at this time The IndependentIndiatimesEnstarzSportskeeda.
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Duane and Francie Chapman, who lost their grandson in this unfathomable accident, released a statement through representatives:
“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 SunPage SixHELLO!TMZ.
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In the midst of their grief, family and close friends describe a “deeply emotional” and raw response from Dog, whose tough public persona clashed with profound private pain, echoing past loss—most notably that of his daughter Barbara—and intensifying the weight of this latest tragedy The Sun.
What We Know
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Anthony Zecca, age 13 (step‑grandson of Duane Chapman) |
| Date | July 19, 2025 |
| Location | Naples, Florida apartment |
| Shooter | Gregory Zecca (his father and stepson to Duane) |
| Circumstances | Accidental shooting; wound to neck above sternum |
| Police Response | Arrived ~8 PM; pronounced dead ~10:21 PM |
| Investigation | Ongoing; described as isolated; no arrests |
| Psychiatric Hold | Gregory placed under observation for his safety |
| Family Statement | Requesting prayers and privacy; grieving deeply |
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