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