Naples dad arrested for fatally shooting his son
(February 4, 2026) A Naples, Florida, man is facing serious charges after an investigation by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) linked him to the fatal shooting of his 13-year-old son last summer. Gregory Anthony Zecca, 39, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child with a firearm, and, using a firearm while intoxicated.
The shooting occurred on July 19, 2025, during an evening at a friend’s home in the Sumter Grove Way neighborhood. According to authorities, Zecca had been drinking for hours at a local bar before continuing to consume alcohol and marijuana at his friend’s residence, where he and his son were watching a UFC fight.
Inside the home, Zecca 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. At some point, the magazine was reinserted and a round chambered, and Zecca discharged a single shot, fatally striking the child.
“This was a heartbreaking and preventable tragedy,” Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said.
“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.”
Toxicology tests revealed Zecca’s blood-alcohol concentration was approximately 0.116 at the time of the shooting—well above the legal limit of 0.08 in Florida—indicating impairment. Authorities also found marijuana in plain view during their investigation.
Zecca now faces a possible life sentence if convicted on the aggravated manslaughter charge, as the tragic case underscores the dangers of mixing alcohol, drugs, and firearms.
“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this loss,” Sheriff Rambosk added.
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(Source and Gregory Anthony Zecca mugshot: CCSO)
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