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Dog the Bounty Hunter<\/em><\/a> star Duane Chapman<\/a> shared a heartfelt message on social media on Wednesday (October 15) after his youngest son, Garry Chapman, was reinstated to the Priceville Police Department in Alabama.<\/p>\n \u201cToday, God showed up,\u201d Duane wrote on X. \u201cAfter many prayers, my son Gary has officially been reinstated as an officer \u2014 cleared of any wrongdoing in the tragic pursuit that claimed the life of a young man. From the beginning, Gary acted with honor, courage, and integrity while doing his job to protect and serve.\u201d<\/p>\n Garry was placed on administrative leave and later fired following a high-speed chase that occurred on September 6. Garry had attempted to stop a suspect believed to be committing traffic violations and possibly DUI, leading to a chase down the I-65 into neighboring Hartselle.<\/p>\n The chase was reported to have reached speeds of 100 mph before the suspect allegedly crashed into a vehicle carrying four teenagers. All four teenagers suffered injuries, with 17-year-old Tristan Hollis later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.<\/p>\n In his post, Duane added, \u201cThe real tragedy came from a suspect who chose to flee \u2014 and whose reckless actions caused a heartbreaking loss that will never be forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n Garry\u2019s termination was reversed in a unanimous decision by Priceville City Council on Wednesday, hours after his lawyer filed a $10 million wrongful termination suit, according to WHNT<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile we are grateful to see justice done and Gary\u2019s name cleared, our hearts remain heavy for the family who lost their son. As a father, I can understand that pain all too well, and our prayers will continue to be with them,\u201d Duane continued.<\/p>\n He concluded, \u201cToday reminds us that truth always comes to light, that God never leaves His children, and that faith will carry you through even the darkest storms. We love you, Gary. Welcome home, son.\u201d<\/p>\n