FOX 26 has learned from the Houston Police Department that one of their K-9's died while inside of a hot vehicle.
has confirmed that a K-9 died in a ‘tragic accident’ on Monday afternoon.
According to a statement: HPD K-9 Aron, who is 4-years-old with one and half years of service at the department, passed away from heat exhaustion. The statement said, "the handler left Aron in a running, air-conditioned patrol vehicle, which is a necessary and common practice when the K-9 partner is not actively engaged in police work. When Aron's police handler returned to the vehicle, it was discovered that the engine had shut off and Aron was in distress. He was transported to an emergency veterinarian clinic, but ultimately succumbed to the heat.
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