The son of Dog the Bounty Hunter, whose real name is Duane Chapman, made headlines after being involved in a deadly crash over the weekend.

Garry Chapman, an officer with the Priceville Police Department, was placed on administrative leave following the crash.

WHNT reported Chapman was among a group of officers put on leave as part of standard procedure.

Hartselle police and Priceville police were chasing a suspect on Highway 36 when the driver crashed into another vehicle, killing 17-year-old Tristan Hollis and injuring multiple others.

Police said they were pursuing the driver for suspicion of driving under the influence and moving violations.

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