Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson arrested for fatally shooting his child in tragic accident

Dog the Bounty hunter’s stepson Gregory Zecca has reportedly been arrested for fatally shooting his own son in a fatal accident last year.

Per TMZ, law enforcement in Florida has obtained an arrest warrant charging Zecca with aggravated manslaughter of a child with a firearm, as well as using a firearm while under the influence, following an investigation into last summer’s deadly incident.

According to the outlet, the investigation by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office in Florida determined that Zecca was allegedly “under the influence of alcohol” when he accidentally shot and killed Dog’s step grandson, Anthony Zecca, 13, in July 2025.

“This was a heartbreaking and preventable tragedy,” Sheriff Kevin Rambosk told the outlet.

“Our detectives conducted an exhaustive and thorough investigation, examining every element of what happened through witness statements, forensic testing, subpoenas, search warrants, and more. I commend their hard work and professionalism in uncovering the facts in an incredibly difficult case.”

Per the outlet, the investigation found that Gregory was allegedly “drinking for several hours” before settling in for a televised UFC match with Anthony at a friends’ house.

While there, according to authorities he allegedly consumed both marijuana and alcohol.

According to TMZ, authorities alleged he “repeatedly handled a firearm in the child’s presence, practicing drawing it from his waistband and dry-firing. The firearm had initially been rendered safe by removing the magazine and clearing a live round from the chamber.”

Eventually, authorities said, “the magazine was reinserted and a round chambered, and Gregory discharged a single shot, fatally striking the child.”

“This case underscores that devastating tragedy that can result from mixing firearms, alcohol and drugs,” Sheriff Rambosk said, per the news outlet, adding, “Our hearts are with everyone affected by this loss.”

A rep for Dog (also known as Duane Chapman) did not immediately return Page Six’s request for comment.

Gregory — who is the son of Dog’s wife, Francie Frane — was not taken into custody at the time, though an investigation was launched.

“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,” Dog and Frane told TMZ in a statement last year.

Days later, TMZ reported that Gregory was placed on a psychiatric hold and “heavily sedated” after the incident, due to concerns the “devastated” father would attempt to take his own life.

A family rep told told the outlet at the time that Gregory’s hold was because he was “stricken by grief and not because he feels guilty of a crime in relation to the shooting.”