The final moments of a much loved police horse comforted by an officer were captured in this photo.
Known as Charlotte, the six-year-old horse was a member of the Houston Police Department who died after being hit by a truck.
In a tribute to their fallen comrade, the Houston Police Department posted a picture to their Facebook page thanking the horse for her service.
"She loved her job and was always ready to go to work putting bad guys in jail or giving nuzzles to children ... she will be missed" the post said.
But the photo that initially sparked interest in the horse's death was taken by an unknown photographer and shared by pet service Animal Justice League on Facebook.
