Vito, Officer David Garza's partner, died Tuesday night after undergoing emergency surgery, police said.
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The department tweeted its condolences Wednesday morning to a heartbroken Officer Garza, saying Vito will be sorely missed by the CPD family.
Vito will be cremated in a private ceremony, police said.
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