Funeral Held for Man After Encounter with Baltimore County Police

Family calls for justice and release of police video footage following the death of Samuel Brown.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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A funeral was held on Tuesday for Samuel Brown, a man who died days after an encounter with Baltimore County Police. According to a police incident report, an officer responded to a call about someone asleep behind the wheel and the situation escalated, with the officer allegedly punching Brown twice in the face. Brown's family is demanding answers and the release of any police video footage of the incident.

Why it matters

This case has raised concerns about use of force by police and transparency around such incidents. The family's call for justice and release of video footage reflects broader calls for accountability and better understanding of police encounters that result in injury or death.

The details

Based on the police incident report, an officer responded around 3:30 a.m. to a call about someone asleep behind the wheel. The person, identified as Samuel Brown, got out of the vehicle and became confrontational, disregarding commands to get back. Police claim Brown struck the officer twice, while Brown's family says he only brushed the officer's arm away. The incident report indicates the officer then struck Brown in the face twice with his fist, causing Brown to fall and hit his head on the street.

  • The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on an unspecified date.
  • A funeral for Samuel Brown was held on Tuesday.

The players

Samuel Brown

The man who died after an encounter with Baltimore County Police.

Baltimore County Police

The law enforcement agency involved in the incident with Samuel Brown.

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What’s next

The Attorney General's office is investigating the incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing need for transparency and accountability around police encounters that result in injury or death, as well as the importance of thorough investigations to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding such incidents.