Officer comforts fallen 4-legged partner in final moments

The Houston Police Department lost one of its own recently.

Charlotte was a police horse of four years who died while patrolling city streets with her partner in crime, Officer D. Herrejon.

The horse was startled when it saw a cement truck and bucked Herrejon from its back, according to TheDodo.com. She then ran into the streets where she was struck by a vehicle.

The officer's final moments with the horse were caught on camera.

The Houston Police Department announced Charlotte's death on Thursday and posted photos to honor her memory.

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