Memorial held for police K-9 who died from heat exhaustion after cruiser stopped running

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- On Friday, the Houston Police Department honored the life of a K-9 officer that died in a hot police cruiser earlier this week.

K-9 Aron died at 4 years old on Monday from heat exhaustion in what the department calls a tragic accident. He served one and a half years.
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Police said his handler left him in a running air-conditioned patrol vehicle, but the engine shut off and the AC stopped.

HPD said a system designed to alert officers and active cooling fans if the vehicle shuts down failed to activate, resulting in the K-9's death.



The service was held at 8:30 a.m. near the reflection pond area at the Houston Police Academy L.D. Morrison Sr. Memorial Center at 17000 Aldine Westfield Road.
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The handler was part of the ceremony but was not available for comment.

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