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A man from Maryland faces charges of second-degree murder following a violent altercation near the Baltimore Inner Harbor. According to the Associated Press, James Fitzsimmons engaged in a confrontation with another individual, James Britt, which escalated when Fitzsimmons pushed Britt into the water on Sunday afternoon, August 2.

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Key Facts Surrounding the Incident at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

Court documents reveal that investigators obtained surveillance footage capturing the struggle between Fitzsimmons and Britt in an alley. The reasons behind their fight remain unclear, including whether they were previously acquainted. The video shows Britt fleeing the scene, crossing the road towards the water at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Shortly thereafter, Fitzsimmons caught up with Britt and forcefully pushed him into the harbor, according to police reports. When questioned by authorities, Fitzsimmons, a resident of Parkville, claimed that Britt jumped into the water himself. He further noted that Britt’s girlfriend informed him that Britt could not swim. In a chilling remark, Fitzsimmons allegedly responded, “Oh well,” before departing the scene.

What Are the Legal Consequences for Fitzsimmons?

Rescue divers, dispatched after a report of a potential drowning, located James Britt in the Inner Harbor. Tragically, officials pronounced the 37-year-old dead after his arrival at the hospital. Fitzsimmons, now 36, stands accused of causing Britt’s death. He faces several charges, including second-degree murder, manslaughter, and assault. Fitzsimmons is scheduled to return to court on August 27. Currently, there is no attorney listed for him in court records, and efforts to locate a contact number have been unsuccessful, as reported by the AP.

Recent Drowning Incidents Highlight Safety Concerns

In an unrelated event last month, a mother tragically lost her life while attempting to save her 4-year-old son from drowning in the St. Johns River in Florida. The child had fallen into the water, prompting her to jump in after him. She successfully kept her son above the surface but was submerged in the process. Despite being rescued and receiving CPR, the mother of six succumbed to her injuries in the hospital’s ICU.

Another drowning incident in July bears a similarity to the case involving Fitzsimmons. A 17-year-old has been charged with drowning a 13-year-old in South Carolina by holding him underwater, assisted by another unidentified teenager.