- A man, later identified as 22-year-old Justin Riera, was arrested after he hit a Tampa Police officer's horse in Ybor City.
- Body worn camera video shows the TPD police officer on a horse attempting to clear crowds from the area when the horse was hit.
- The officer chased after the suspect, tracked him down and arrested him.
- Striking a police animal is a felony.
"If there had just been a trooper up there, maybe this whole thing could have been avoided."
A judge in Florida is sharing the story of his son's death in hopes of helping the Florida Highway Patrol trooper shortage.
FHP trooper shortage leaves parents wondering if their son could have been saved
