Tyrese Gibson has broken his silence about an alleged incident in which neighbors say his dogs attacked and killed another dog.<\/p>\n
The singer-turned-actor posted a lengthy statement from his attorney to his verified Instagram account<\/a>, along with a video.<\/p>\n \u201cMr. Tyrese Gibson wishes to extend his deepest condolences to the family who lost their beloved dog in this tragic incident,\u201d the statement from Gabe Banks of Banks Weaver Law Firm reads. \u201cHis heart is truly broken, and he has been praying for the family constantly, hoping they may one day find it in their hearts to forgive him.\u201d<\/p>\n The statement goes on to explain that the \u201cFast & Furious\u201d star \u201cwas out of town when the incident occurred, but he accepts full responsibility for his dogs.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAs soon as he learned what had happened, he immediately made the incredibly difficult decision to rehome his two adult dogs and their three puppies in safe and loving homes,\u201d according to the statement. \u201cThe liability of keeping them was simply too great, and his heart could not bear the thought of anything like this ever happening again.\u201d<\/p>\n CNN affiliate WSB-TV reported<\/a> that an arrest warrant was issued for Gibson after his dogs allegedly attacked and killed a 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Henry belonging to a neighbor in the upscale Atlanta community of Buckhead where the star lives.<\/p>\n According to authorities Gibson allowed his large dogs to roam freely in the neighborhood and a neighbor\u2019s ring camera caught footage moments after the alleged atatck.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is the negligence on his part as the homeowner and animal owner, just letting them roam free,\u201d Capt. Nicole Dwyer with Fulton County Police Animal Services told the outlet. \u201cAnd now they have killed an innocent animal.\u201d<\/p>\n The arrest warrant obtained by CNN alleges that Gibson allowed his four Cane Corso dogs \u201cto run at large throughout his neighborhood more than five times over the past five months,\u201d which resulted in the death of the neighbor\u2019s dog.<\/p>\n According to Dwyer, police spoke with Gibson in an attempt to get him to surrender the dogs, but he declined.<\/p>\n Gibson\u2019s social media post includes audio from the popular syndicated radio show \u201cThe Breakfast Club\u201d whose hosts can be heard discussing the case involving his Cane Corsos, which are an Italian breed that are large and muscular.<\/p>\n The hosts said Gibson told them that he is \u201cnot on the run,\u201d but in Los Angeles with family.<\/p>\n \u201cSince the day he learned of this tragedy, Mr. Gibson has been actively trying to reach out to the family directly to express his sorrow and condolences,\u201d the statement posted on Gibson\u2019s social media added. \u201cHe knows nothing can undo their loss, but he wants them to know he is truly heartbroken.\u201d<\/p>\n CNN has reached out to Fulton County authorities and Gibson\u2019s attorney for additional information.<\/p>\n For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com<\/a><\/p>\n