Attorneys in the case of a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer criminally charged with killing a man in 2017 unexpectedly rested their case Monday.

Both the prosecution and defense decided to not call any more witnesses for testimony Monday despite a plan that originally called for calling Phillip Barker, the former CMPD officer, to the stand.

“When you rest your case a defendant and you have not done what you have promised the jury your going to do, there better be a good reason for it,” Charlotte attorney, Gary Mauney, who is not on this case said.

Barker is charged with involuntary manslaughter after hitting and killing James Short while rushing to an emergency call in 2017. Barker had his lights and sirens on while driving up to 100 mph, investigators said. Short was illegally crossing the street, according to police; however, Barker was going nearly 100 mph in a 35 mph zone, records show.

Charlotte North Carolina – Fun Things to Do

Located in the North Carolina Piedmont region, Charlotte is the sixth largest urban area in the U.S. It is also one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the nation. It is an excellent place to live and work, with a strong business and commerce scene and small town charm.

Charlotte has a variety of things to do, and many of them are fun and unusual. One of the best tourist attractions is the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, which has more than a million pieces of art, including works by Edgar Degas and Jasper Johns. The museum is open every day except Tuesday.

The Charlotte Hornets are one of the local sports teams, and they play in the NFL. They are also home to the Carolina Hurricanes, who are a professional hockey team. Other sporting options in the area include NASCAR.

The World’s Premier Outdoor Center has climbing, kayaking, paddling, and running. It is 1,300 acres of land, and has an amazing array of outdoor activities.

Another of the best attractions in Charlotte is the Daniel Stowe Botanic Garden, which is filled with gorgeous plant life. The garden is especially beautiful during the holiday season.

Charlotte has plenty of outdoor activities, and is convenient to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coastline. It is also easy to travel around, thanks to excellent public transportation. There are numerous museums and stately neighborhoods.

The city’s top employers include American Airlines, Lowe’s, Bank of America, and Duke Energy. In addition, there are many great breweries in the area, like Catawba Brewing and NoDa Brewing.