Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman is mourning the death of his grandson after a tragic accident.
The Dog The Bounty Hunter star’s 13-year-old grandson was allegedly shot and killed by Chapman’s stepson Gregory Zecca on July 19, in an accidental shooting according to TMZ.
Chapman and his wife Francie are struggling with the devastating news.
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“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,” a representative for the couple told TMZ.
They are asking for privacy at this time.
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The shooting happened at Zecca’s apartment in Naples, Florida.
Police have confirmed to the outlet that they responded to a call about a shooting. They have not made any arrests and have called it an “isolated incident” with an investigation still ongoing.
Zecca is Francie’s son from her previous marriage.
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Francie and Chapman tied the knot back in 2021, after each of their spouses passed away.
They said they bonded over their shared grief of losing partners to cancer.
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In May 2020 Chapman opened up about how he first connected with Francie on a TMZ Live.
“For a living, she’s a rancher and she recently lost her husband to cancer six months before I lost Beth Chapman so we hopped on the phone, started talking to each other, crying and consoling each other and then one thing led to another and it’s just incredible that I’ve been able to meet someone like her,” he shared.
“With Francie, I’m allowed to speak about Beth, we speak about her husband. We cry. We hold each other.”
Chapman, who has been married five times, has 13 kids from six different relationships.
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