Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Stepson Accidentally Shot and Killed His Son

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Duane “Dog” Chapman is mourning the loss of a beloved family member.

In a report by TMZ, it was revealed that the tragic incident of a 13-year-old boy named Anthony being shot and killed occurred on July 19, at their apartment in Naples, Florida. This unfortunate event involved Gregory Zecca, stepson of the star known from “Dog the Bounty Hunter.” The shooting appears to have been accidental.

As a family, we are deeply mourning the senseless, unfortunate accident that has happened. Representatives for Dog and his wife, Francie Frane, expressed this in a statement to the media. They humbly request ongoing prayers as they cope with the painful loss of their cherished grandson, Anthony.

Following a report of gunfire approximately at 8 p.m., as stated by the source, this particular shooting instance has been categorized as “an isolated event.” At this point, no one has been taken into custody in relation to the shooting, but the probe continues.

In my role as a lifestyle expert, I’ve attempted to reach out to both the Naples Police Department and representatives for Dog and Francie, but thus far, I haven’t received any responses. I’m eagerly waiting to hear more about their latest updates.

In 2021, Francie, who was previously married to the same man as Gregory, got married to Dog, following a strong connection formed through their shared sorrow over losing their respective partners to cancer.

In her line of work, she runs a ranch. Tragically, her husband passed away from cancer six months before Beth Chapman did. In May 2020, Dog spoke on TMZ Live and shared that they connected over their loss. They talked, cried, and comforted each other. Remarkably, I’ve been fortunate enough to meet someone like Francie, who allows me to discuss Beth, just as we do about her husband.

With a supportive new partner, he found himself slowly healing and feeling like himself again.

I’m more like a problem solver, tracking down wrongdoers. I need to be at my best, no room for self-pity or remorse. My job demands action, making a positive impact. That’s what I get paid for, so I’ve got to toughen up and she supports me in that.

Additionally, although he reassured followers that his family approved of his relationship with Francie, Dog (with 13 children) felt confident that even his deceased spouse would have granted them her approval too.

He mentioned, “I believe she would be pleased with my genetic background,” he said earlier. “To be honest, ranchers weren’t part of my ancestry. I’m not sure if Beth is aware of this fact. She’s up there with the angels now, enjoying herself. I can’t tell if she knows about it.

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2025-07-21 01:16