Dog the Bounty Hunter’s step-grandson dies, allegedly shot by father in ‘tragic accident’

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The reality television personality known as Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman and his family are currently grieving following a tragic passing within their close circle.

13-year-old grandson of the reality TV star, tragically passed away on a Saturday evening following an alleged accidental shooting by his father, Gregory Zecca – who is Chapman’s stepson – in Naples, Florida. The incident has been confirmed by The Times.

On Monday, an official from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office informed The Times that they are currently investigating a reported shooting. According to the spokesperson, deputies were called about a shooting at an apartment on Sumter Grove Way in southern Florida, which occurred approximately at 8:08 p.m. The spokesperson emphasized that this incident appears to be isolated, as no arrests have been made in connection to it, as reported by People.

Television

The music supervisor for ‘American Idol’, Robin Kaye, has left behind a lasting impression of warmth, compassion, and happiness. Tragically, Kaye and her husband, Tom Deluca, were found deceased in their residence in Encino, as reported by the police.

As reported by The Times on Monday, with certain sections blacked out, the initial responding officer indicated that they could hear distressing screams over the dispatch call. Upon their arrival, the unidentified victim had already succumbed to their injuries before 8:30 in the evening, as confirmed by first responders.

According to what they told TMZ, Chapman and his spouse, Francie Chapman, verified that Anthony had passed away.

The family is deeply mourning an unimaginable, heart-wrenching accident that took the life of their cherished grandson, Anthony. In this difficult time, they kindly ask for solitude to grieve their loss.

California

On Monday, Robin Kaye, the music supervisor for ‘American Idol’, was tragically discovered to have been shot along with another individual at a residence in Encino. It appears that an arrest has been made following this incident, according to sources who spoke with The Times.

The Times did not hear back immediately from the 72-year-old reality star or his wife on Monday.

Known primarily for his long-standing A&E reality series “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” Duane Chapman, got married to Francie Chapman (formerly Frane) about two years after his wife, Beth Chapman, passed away in 2021 following her cancer fight.

Six times he’s walked down the aisle, and from these unions, he has a grand total of thirteen kids. Thirty-eight-year-old Zecca, however, is not one of Francie Chapman’s offspring from her past romantic endeavors.

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2025-07-22 02:31