Man accused of pushing victim into baltimore harbor charged with murder
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Man accused of pushing victim into Baltimore harbor charged with murder

August 6, 2026
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Police say confrontation ended with 37-year-old’s death

BALTIMORE, Md. — A Parkville man has been charged with murder after Baltimore police said he pushed another man into the water during a confrontation near the city’s Inner Harbor, leading to the victim’s death.

According to the Baltimore Police Department, homicide detectives arrested 36-year-old James Fitzsimmons in connection with the death of 37-year-old James Britt of Baltimore.

Investigators said Britt and Fitzsimmons became involved in a physical altercation on Aug. 2 near the 1300 block of Lancaster Street.

Police allege Britt was retreating from Fitzsimmons when Fitzsimmons pushed him into the water.

Earlier that afternoon, at approximately 3:13 p.m., officers responded after a 37-year-old man was pulled from the water.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.

Following the investigation, detectives arrested Fitzsimmons and transported him to the Central Booking Intake Facility.

He has been charged with second-degree murder.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Baltimore Police Homicide detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.


Key Points

  • A Parkville man has been charged with second-degree murder in a Baltimore homicide.
  • Police allege the suspect pushed the victim into the water during a physical altercation.
  • The victim, 37-year-old James Britt, later died at a hospital.

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