Tyrese Gibson’s Dogs Roam Free In New Video After Neighbor’s Dog Dies

New video footage shows Tyrese Gibson’s dogs roaming freely in a neighborhood front yard just hours after the “Fast & Furious” star was arrested and booked on animal cruelty charges in Atlanta. Gibson has been in the headlines for days after his neighbor claimed the actor’s large Cane Corso dogs mauled and killed his 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Henry. In a previous statement, Gibson acknowledged the “tragic incident” and attempted to explain that his dogs were raised as lovers, not fighters; however, the new footage appears to contradict his claims of taking the situation seriously. The singer-turned-actor also revealed he made the difficult decision to rehome two of his dogs, who Gibson had reportedly been warned about roaming through the neighborhood before.

According to a report from TMZ, Gibson was arrested and booked into the Fulton County Sheriff’s office on Friday, October 3, and charged with animal cruelty following the death of his neighbor’s dog, Henry. The “Nobody Else” singer was booked at around 6 AM EST before later posting a $20,000 bond and being released.

The Blast previously explained that Gibson, known for his work in the “Fast” franchise as well as other iconic films, including “Transformers,” was wanted in Atlanta after his neighbor called the police, claiming his Cane Corso dogs murdered their Cavalier King Charles.

The neighbor told law enforcement that he left his 5-year-old dog out to use the bathroom briefly, and when they returned, they found Henry lying dead with what appeared to be puncture wounds from another animal.

Doorbell security footage from one of Gibson’s neighbors showed his dogs clawing and scratching at their front door in the middle of the night, seemingly indicating a repeated pattern. Local authorities had also received numerous calls and complaints about Gibson’s dogs being left alone in the neighborhood, roaming freely, and inducing fear in other residents.

Hours after his arrest, new footage shared by TMZ shows Gibson’s dogs playing with a friend of his in their backyard without a care in the world. Another angle then shows his friends leading Gibson’s dogs to the front yard, where they were again allowed to roam freely without leashes or other restrictions.

It appears to highlight what Gibson shared with his followers on Instagram three days ago, in which he seemingly attempted to explain that his dogs were not a threat because he has always treated them “as family.”

“After nearly 40 years of being a passionate dog lover—raising everything from Pomeranians, Yorkies, Shih Tzus, Maltese, to larger breeds like Shar Peis—my dogs have only ever been treated as family. They’ve never been trained to harm, never spent a single day in attack or protection training, and they’ve grown up playing with kids and smaller dogs in my home,” he said.

In a statement to TMZ, Gibson’s neighbor, Harrison Parker, recalled the terrifying night when he lost Henry, calling it a “horrible” event he’d “never forget.” He also slammed Gibson for his seeming lack of concern for his own animals, describing their behavior as an “ongoing” issue.

“He actively knows they’re free, he actively knows they’re dangerous, and he did nothing about it for a long time,” Parker explained, claiming Gibson’s dogs have been roaming their Atlanta neighborhood without supervision for years.

Regarding Gibson’s statement, in which he extended his “deepest condolences” to Parker’s family, the latter called that a lie, telling the publication he hadn’t heard from Gibson in any capacity.

Online, the reaction to Gibson’s initial statement was overwhelmingly negative, with many users slamming the actor for his perceived negligence.

“You are so guilty,” someone wrote. “I hope you learned your lesson that you can’t just allow this breed to roam freely in a pack.”

They continued, “Totally irresponsible! Now your dogs will suffer from your negligence.”

And the pressure and pushback from netizens didn’t stop there. Another user chimed in, offering their well-wishes to Parker’s family before turning their attention to Gibson.

“As a pet owner, it is your responsibility to keep your animals under control, especially with that type of breed,” they wrote. “According to reports, this is not the first time his dogs have been an issue. Hopefully, Tyrese will do what is right in this situation.”