Canine the Bounty Hunter’s Stepson Shoots and Kills His Son in Accident

Duane “Canine” Chapman’s stepson reportedly shot and killed his 13-year-old son over the weekend.

TMZ was the primary to report that Gregory Zecca, who’s the son of Chapman’s spouse, Francie, shot his son Anthony in an accident. The incident reportedly befell Saturday evening at an residence in Naples, Florida.

“We’re grieving as a household over this incomprehensible tragic accident and would ask for continued prayers as we grieve the lack of our beloved grandson, Anthony,” Chapman and his spouse mentioned in a press release given to TMZ. Additionally they requested for privateness as they mourn Anthony.

Police instructed TMZ that they responded to a name a couple of taking pictures round 8 p.m. native time. No arrests have been made, with police saying it was an “remoted incident.” An investigation is ongoing.

Zecca, who’s Francie’s son from her earlier marriage, works with Chapman on his bounty looking group, in accordance with TMZ. Chapman and Francie acquired married in 2021 after their respective spouses died.

Chapman gained fame when he starred on Canine the Bounty Hunter, which ran for eight seasons from 2004 to 2012. It additionally featured his late spouse, Beth Chapman, together with different relations.

The couple went on to star in one other present, Canine and Beth: On the Hunt, which aired on CMT for 3 seasons, from 2013 to 2015. 

After that, they appeared in Canine’s Most Wished for WGN America. That present aired for one season, in 2019.