Detained

The incident occurred on Sept. 18, when Gibson’s four Cane Corso dogs were reportedly seen roaming his Atlanta neighborhood before allegedly fatally attacking a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Henry. Harrison Parker, Henry’s owner, told Good Morning America that he let his dog out for a quick bathroom break around 10 p.m. and found him lifeless in the driveway just minutes later.

“The pack of those four dogs were there minutes before I found Henry’s body,” Parker said. “There was absolutely no cars, no humans, just the dogs. And he was dead. And the fact he died like that alone in the darkness at night and I wasn’t there… it’s just horrible.”

A police report detailed the attack, noting that Henry had broken ribs, internal bleeding, and puncture wounds. Security footage allegedly captured Gibson’s dogs running toward the property just before the attack. Another neighbor had also called animal control that evening to report the Cane Corsos blocking her from leaving her home.

According to the American Kennel Club, Cane Corsos are “smart, trainable, and of noble bearing,” but stresses that proper socialization and training are essential. Gibson is reportedly cooperating fully with authorities as the investigation continues.

In the days that followed, Fulton County police and animal control visited Gibson’s home to retrieve the dogs. Gibson, who was not present at the time, reportedly told officers over the phone that he would need “a few days to figure out what to do” before surrendering them. Ultimately, Gibson rehomed his two adult dogs and their three puppies in safe, loving homes. Police reportedly took custody of his small Pomeranian, who he said “takes medication.”

According to the police report, Gibson acknowledged that his dogs were responsible and admitted there had been ongoing issues with them escaping the property. Through his attorney, Gabe Banks of Banks Weaver Law Firm, Tyrese issued a formal statement extending condolences to the Parker family and accepting responsibility for his dogs.