Awi, a former K-9 officer with the Charlestown Police Department

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A retired K-9 officer with the Charlestown Police Department has died. 

Awi, who served the community for years after joining the department in 2008, died Monday night, according to a post from the department's Facebook page. 

Awi was Sgt. Adam Clark's first K-9 officer. Clark said she holds a special place in his heart.

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