PITTSBURGH — The Allegheny County Police Department is mourning the death of a retired police horse.
King served with the Mounted Unit for a decade before retiring in 2016, police said.
King, a 33-year-old thoroughbred, was bred to race but was donated to the department from a farm in Westmoreland County, according to police.
Police said King participated in the G20 Summit, a Super Bowl parade, Stanley Cup parade and countless other community events while with the department.
King passed away overnight while enjoying retirement at Round Hill Park.
“Thank you for a job well done,” Allegheny County police said.
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