Crime
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Stepson Gregory Zecca Shoots and Kills His 13-Year-Old Son Anthony in Naples
Naples, FL — A tragic and accidental shooting over the weekend has claimed the life of 13-year-old Anthony Zecca, the grandson of reality TV star Duane “Dog” Chapman.
Authorities say the teen was fatally shot by his father, Gregory Zecca, Chapman’s stepson, in what police are describing as an unintentional incident.
The shooting occurred on the evening of Saturday, July 19, at an apartment in Naples, Florida.
Officers with the Naples Police Department responded to the scene around 8:00 p.m., following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, law enforcement found the young boy with a gunshot wound.
He was later pronounced dead.
In a statement issued through a family representative, Dog Chapman, 72, and his wife Francie Chapman, expressed deep sorrow over the loss:
“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.”
Police have classified the case as an “isolated incident,” and as of now, no arrests have been made.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting have not yet been released.
Gregory Zecca is the biological son of Francie Chapman from a previous marriage.
Francie and Duane married in 2021 after forming a bond over the shared loss of their spouses. Dog’s fifth wife, Beth Chapman, passed away in June 2019 at the age of 51 following a battle with cancer.
Duane Chapman, widely known from the television series Dog the Bounty Hunter, is the father of 13 children, including several from previous marriages and relationships.
His children include:
- Christopher (with Debbie White)
- Duane Lee II and Leeland (with ex-wife Fonda Sue Darnell)
- Wesley, James Robert, and the late Zebadiah (with ex-wife Anne Tegnell)
- Tucker, Lyssa, and the late Barbara (with ex-wife Lyssa Rae Brittain)
- Bonnie, Cecily, and Garry (with late wife Beth Chapman)
- In 2023, Chapman revealed he had recently discovered another son, Jon, whose identity was previously unknown to him.
The Chapman family is asking for privacy and prayers as they mourn the loss of young Anthony, whose sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the family and community.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.