James Short, 28, killed when struck by Officer Phillip Barker going 100 mph in 35-mph zone in Charlotte, North Carolina

Modified Date: 
Wed, 12/13/2017 - 11:31am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, July 8, 2017

On duty CMPD officer hits, kills man in uptown Charlotte

The victim's name has not been released.  If you witnessed the wreck, you're asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. 

An officer traveling 100 mph has been charged with fatally striking a pedestrian

Officer Phillip Barker, 24, was driving his cruiser at 100 mph in a 35 mph zone when he struck and killed 28-year-old James Michael Short, police said.

 

CMPD officer who struck, killed CPCC student with police cruiser heads to court

 A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer will be in court Wednesday, months after a deadly crash near uptown.

CMPD officer who fatally struck pedestrian indicted for involuntary manslaughter

Officer Phillip Barker, 24, was initially charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle in connection with the death of  28-year-old James Michael Short. Barker allegedly drove around 100 mph while responding to a call.     

People Involved: 
Phillip Barker
James Michael Short

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