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Dog's Stepson Faces Life Over Child's Fatal Shooting
4 Feb
Summary
- Gregory Zecca faces life in prison for aggravated manslaughter.
- He allegedly shot his 13-year-old son while under the influence.
- The fatal incident occurred while watching a UFC fight.
Gregory Zecca, the stepson of Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman, is currently facing charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child. These charges stem from an incident in July 2025 where his 13-year-old son, Anthony, was fatally shot. Authorities in Collier County, Florida, reported that Zecca allegedly consumed alcohol and marijuana before the shooting.
The investigation revealed that Zecca was handling a firearm in his son's presence, reportedly practicing drawing and dry-firing. Although the magazine had been removed and the chamber cleared, it was later reinserted before a single shot was discharged, striking Anthony. Sheriff Kevin Rambosk described the event as a heartbreaking and preventable tragedy, emphasizing the thoroughness of the investigation.
Deputies at the scene noted the odor of alcohol on Zecca and observed marijuana. A toxicology report indicated a blood-alcohol concentration of approximately 0.116, exceeding Florida's legal limit. Following the incident, Zecca was placed on a psychiatric hold, reportedly due to overwhelming grief, not guilt. Dog and Francie Chapman issued a statement expressing their grief over the tragic accident and the loss of their grandson.
