Story highlights An Arlington, Texas, K-9 dies of injuries suffered due to heat

Heat index values have been near 100°F in the city

(CNN) A north Texas police department is mourning the loss of its K-9 partner, which died after a pursuit of a suspect.

Mojo, an officer with the Arlington Police Department, was "overcome by the heat" while helping serve a felony warrant on Tuesday.

The dog and his handler, Vince Ramsour, were dispatched to aid in the search of the fugitive, who had fled from officers.

A little over an hour later, Mojo appeared overheated and Ramsour requested immediate transport to the hospital.

The temperatures in the north Texas city have been in the low- to mid-90s, with heat index values near 100°F, according to CNN meteorologist Matt Daniel.

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