Man charged with second-degree murder for man’s death in Baltimore harbor
Police say surveillance video and witness accounts show a fight before Britt was pushed into the water and later died.
- Police arrested 36-year-old James Fitzsimmons of Parkville on Monday, charging him with second-degree murder after he allegedly pushed 37-year-old James Britt into Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Sunday.
- Surveillance video recovered by police shows the men fighting in an alley behind the 700 block of South Eden Street before Britt retreated toward Lancaster Street.
- Charging documents state Fitzsimmons pursued the retreating Britt and pushed him into the water. When told Britt could not swim, Fitzsimmons replied, "Oh well" and walked away.
- Baltimore Fire dive crews pulled Britt from the water around 3 p.m. on Aug 2, transporting him to Shock Trauma, where he was later pronounced dead.
- Fitzsimmons is held at Central Booking Intake Facility facing charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and assault, with a court appearance scheduled for Aug 27.
22 Articles
22 Articles
Judge denies bail for man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Inner Harbor death
The Parkville man accused of pushing another man into the Inner Harbor on Sunday, which killed him, will remain in police custody. A judge denied bail Tuesday for 36-year-old James Fitzsimmons during a court appearance. Court papers show that he got into a fight with 37-year-old James Britt and then pushed him into the water near Lancaster Street in Harbor East. Britt later died at the hospital. Fitzsimmons was charged with second-degree murder.
Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Baltimore Harbor Incident
A Maryland man has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of another man who was allegedly pushed into Baltimore's Inner Harbor after an altercation. According to the report, 36-year-old James Fitzsimmons was arrested on Monday in connection with the death of 37-year-old James Britt.💡The report said surveillance footage captured the two men fighting in an alley before Britt moved toward Lancaster Street. Investigators allege…
Associated Press News
Man charged with second-degree murder for man's death in Baltimore harbor
A Maryland man faces second-degree murder and other charges after police say he fought with another man then pushed him into Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
