Actor and R&B singer Tyrese Gibson, known for his role in the blockbuster “Fast and Furious” franchise, has turned himself in to police after a tragic incident involving his dogs. The event occurred in his Atlanta neighborhood, where authorities had issued an arrest warrant for Gibson on September 22. He was subsequently booked on a charge of cruelty to animals and later released, according to jail records.
On September 18, court documents reveal that Gibson’s four cane corso dogs were spotted running freely through the neighborhood. During this time, they attacked and killed a neighbor’s beloved pet, a 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Henry. The owner of Henry reported that after letting his dog out to use the bathroom just after 10 p.m., he returned five minutes later to find Henry injured in the driveway. The disturbing injuries included separated and broken ribs, blood on his rib cage, and severe internal bleeding, as detailed in a police report.
Security camera footage captured the moment when Gibson’s dogs approached Henry’s home. On the night of the attack, a woman called animal control, expressing concern as the four cane corsos were blocking her path to her vehicle. An animal control officer responded, observed the dogs in the front yard, and assisted the woman to her car. Following the incident, one of Gibson’s friends arrived to collect the dogs, as noted in the report.
Following the incident, on September 22, both Fulton County police and animal control representatives visited Gibson’s residence to request the surrender of his dogs. However, Gibson declined to comply over the phone, asking for additional time to determine the next steps. The police report indicated that Gibson acknowledged that his dogs had killed Henry and admitted to ongoing issues with his dogs escaping in recent months.
Gabe Banks, Gibson’s attorney, issued a statement via the singer’s Instagram account, asserting that Gibson was out of town during the attack and takes full responsibility for his dogs’ actions. In a heartfelt message, Gibson shared that he had rehomed two of the dogs and placed their three puppies in “safe and loving homes.” He expressed his deep shock and devastation over the incident, emphasizing that his dogs have always been treated as family and have never been trained to harm.
A Fulton County police captain noted in the report that Gibson’s dogs had been seen running loose in the neighborhood multiple times over the preceding months, with a warning issued to him on September 7. Additionally, Gibson received notification regarding a special permit requirement for owning more than ten dogs, although the exact number of dogs he currently possesses remains unclear.
The unfortunate incident has sparked a significant conversation regarding dog ownership responsibility and public safety, highlighting the importance of keeping pets secure to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
