Police Details Reveal Tragic Shot to Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Step-Grandson’s Neck
Avery Sinclair here. Another day, another tragedy to dissect. A newly released police report confirms that 13-year-old Anthony Zecca suffered a fatal gunshot wound to his neck inside a Naples, Florida apartment on the evening of July 19.
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office document shows deputies were summoned at 8:08 PM after frantic calls about a shooting. First responders arrived to find Anthony lying on the floor of the kitchen, bleeding from an entry wound just above his sternum. Despite immediate CPR and chest compressions, the teenager was pronounced dead at 10:21 PM.
Anthony’s father, Gregory Zecca, the son of Francie Frane from her previous marriage to reality star Duane “Dog” Chapman, was the one who pulled the trigger. Law enforcement sources tell us it was a tragic accident. The pistol was left lying on the kitchen island when deputies walked in. No arrests have been made and the investigation remains open.
Here’s the cold, hard breakdown: Anthony lost a significant amount of blood before paramedics arrived. Emergency crews applied life-saving measures at the scene and continued efforts on the way to the hospital. The absence of an exit wound indicates the bullet stayed lodged in his neck, adding grim detail to an already harrowing situation.
Sources close to the family confirm Gregory has cooperated fully with authorities. Francie and Dog issued a joint statement saying, “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.” It certainly sounds heartfelt, but will prayers and public condolences be enough to ease this family’s agony?
Context matters: Duane “Dog” Chapman built a career on high-stakes bail enforcement, tracking down fugitives around the world. Now his own family is torn apart by a weapon kept in what investigators describe as a common domestic setting. It raises questions about gun safety and storage practices in homes, even those accustomed to firearms as a way of life.
There is no dramatic courtroom showdown planned—yet. Collier County detectives are meticulously reconstructing the moments leading up to the accidental discharge. Neighbors reported hearing a sudden commotion before law enforcement arrived. No motive is at play other than a catastrophic error in judgment or handling.
Stay tuned as this story unfolds. Will the prosecutor decide charges are warranted? Can the Chapmans find peace after losing a boy in such an ordinary-seeming accident? We will keep an eye on courtroom filings and any official charges that might turn this family tragedy into a legal battle.
And that’s today’s dose of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Collier County Sheriff’s Office
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