{
  "id": 138128,
  "title": "Man charged with second-degree murder for man’s death in Baltimore harbor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/man-charged-with-second-degree-murder-for-mans-death-in-baltimore",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T16:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/baltimore-inner-harbor-push-killing-26831d6f8d212e2cffa7d8f7e434b722"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Baltimore harbor, a man named James Fitzsimmons, 36, has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of James Britt, 37. According to police, Fitzsimmons fought with Britt before pushing him into the Inner Harbor on Sunday afternoon. Surveillance footage revealed the altercation in an alley, where Britt fled towards the water. Fitzsimmons reportedly caught up to Britt and pushed him into the harbor. Fitzsimmons claimed Britt jumped into the water, and when his girlfriend said he couldn't swim, Fitzsimmons responded with \"Oh well\" and left. Rescue divers found Britt, who was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Fitzsimmons is also charged with manslaughter and assault, with a court date set for August 27. No attorney or contact information was provided.",
  "summary": "BALTIMORE (AP) — A Maryland man was charged with second-degree murder after police say he fought with another man and then pushed him into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. James Fitzsimmons, 36, of Parkville, is accused of killing James Britt, 37, of Baltimore, on Sunday afternoon. According to court documents, police have obtained surveillance video showing the men fighting in an…",
  "key_points": [
    "James Fitzsimmons, 36, charged with second-degree murder.",
    "James Britt, 37, died after being pushed into Baltimore harbor.",
    "Fitzsimmons claimed Britt jumped in, then left."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}