Man charged with second-degree murder for man’s death in Baltimore harbor
Summary
A man in Maryland was charged with second-degree murder after police say he pushed another man into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, leading to the man’s death. The incident happened after a fight between the two men, and the victim was later found and pronounced dead at a hospital.Key Facts
- James Fitzsimmons, 36, is charged with second-degree murder in Baltimore.
- The victim was James Britt, 37, who died after being pushed into the harbor.
- Surveillance video shows the two men fighting before the victim moved toward the water.
- Fitzsimmons pushed Britt into the Inner Harbor after the fight.
- Fitzsimmons told police Britt jumped in the water on his own.
- Britt’s girlfriend told Fitzsimmons that Britt could not swim.
- Rescue divers recovered Britt, who later died at a hospital.
- Fitzsimmons also faces manslaughter and assault charges and is scheduled to appear in court on August 27.
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