Stepson of Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman Under Mental Health Observation After Accidental Shooting

Gregory Zecca, the stepson of the famed bounty hunter Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman, is currently under psychiatric supervision following a tragic incident over the weekend. He unintentionally shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony, during an accidental discharge of a firearm at an apartment in Naples, Florida.

Family sources confirmed that Zecca is being closely monitored due to concerns about his mental wellbeing, especially given the grief over his son’s death. He has not been charged in connection with the shooting, which relatives describe as a “tragic accident,” and reports suggest he is heavily sedated as part of his evaluation.

The Florida Mental Health Act, known as the Baker Act, allows for individuals showing signs of severe mental health issues and behavior that could threaten themselves or others to be involuntarily examined. It remains unclear whether Zecca’s admission was voluntary or involuntary.

Chapman, who married Zecca’s mother Francis Frane in 2021 after both lost spouses to cancer, expressed deep sorrow over the incident. The family has asked for continued prayers during this difficult time. The tragic event has deeply impacted the family, who shared photos of Zecca with his son Anthony and highlighted their strong family bonds.

The authorities have classified the shooting as an “isolated incident,” and investigations are ongoing. The family continues to grieve the loss of Anthony and seeks privacy as they process this devastating event.