K-9 Dog Dies in Houston Police Vehicle After Engine Malfunction

A 4-year-old K-9 named Aron died from heat exhaustion after being left in an air-conditioned Houston police patrol car with an engine that unexpectedly shut off.
The K-9 had served with the Houston Police Department for about a year and a half.
All HPD vehicles that transport K-9s will be inspected to ensure the systems are working properly.
The Houston Police Department is investigating the incident to determine how the vehicle malfunctioned and prevent future incidents.
The Houston Police Department asks the public to keep Aron's handler and the K-9 team in their prayers.