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Man accused of pushing drowning victim into Baltimore harbor following fight charged with murder: Police
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Key Points:
- A Maryland man, James Fitzsimmons, 36, has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly pushing James Britt, 37, into Baltimore's Inner Harbor during a fight, resulting in Britt's drowning.
- The incident occurred on Sunday, with first responders retrieving Britt from the water shortly after 3 p.m.; he was pronounced dead at a hospital.
- Surveillance footage and witness statements indicate Fitzsimmons pursued Britt, who was retreating, before pushing him into the harbor.
- Fitzsimmons admitted to fighting with Britt but claimed Britt jumped into the water voluntarily, contradicting video evidence; he also reportedly showed indifference upon learning Britt could not swim.
- In addition to second-degree murder, Fitzsimmons faces manslaughter and assault charges and is being held without bail pending a hearing.
