Dog the Bounty Hunter is facing a heartbreaking family tragedy.

The 78-year-old reality star, whose real name is Duane Chapman, is mourning the loss of his 13-year-old step-grandson, Anthony, who was allegedly shot and killed by his father, Gregory Zecca, 38, in what authorities are describing as a “tragic accident.”

Dog is not directly related to Anthony or Gregory, who are the son and stepson of his wife, Francie, from her late husband.

In a statement to TMZ, a spokesperson for Dog and Francie said:

“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.”

 

Police confirmed they responded to a call around 8 p.m. local time. The shooting is being treated as an “isolated incident,” and no arrests have been made so far as investigations continue.

Dog and Francie, who both lost their previous spouses to cancer, were married in 2021.