Man arrested in fatal hit-and-run that killed pedestrian in West Baltimore
Baltimore, MD — A 31-year-old man is in custody following a deadly hit-and-run earlier this month that killed a pedestrian in West Baltimore, with charges expected to be upgraded following the victim’s death.
Michael Akiel Manigo was arrested Thursday afternoon by a Southern District foot patrol officer in the 2300 block of Annapolis Road, where police located the disabled vehicle believed to have struck 48-year-old Philip Jones on January 4.
Jones was found with severe injuries in the 1200 block of West North Avenue shortly after 8 a.m. that morning. He had been struck by a vehicle and left in the roadway. Medics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he remained in critical condition for three days before being pronounced dead on Saturday.
Police initially charged Manigo with attempted first-degree murder, though upgraded charges are now pending in light of Jones’ death. According to investigators, witness interviews and evidence led detectives to conclude the collision was intentional and not accidental.
Manigo was transported to Central Booking following his arrest. The vehicle involved in the incident, now in police custody, played a key role in identifying the suspect.
The investigation, led by homicide detectives, remains ongoing as officials continue reviewing surveillance footage and gathering forensic evidence.
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Key Points
- Philip Jones died after being struck in a hit-and-run later ruled intentional
- Michael Akiel Manigo was arrested after police located the suspect vehicle
- The suspect is charged with attempted murder, with upgraded charges pending
