Overview
- He was 62 and died in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, after being trapped in a burning barn.
- Family members say the blaze erupted as he tried to jump‑start a vehicle and he called for a fire extinguisher before the structure was engulfed.
- St. Mary’s County authorities reported firefighters arrived to a barn nearly fully involved and later found a deceased male inside.
- Brown’s wife sustained severe burns while attempting to rescue him, according to family accounts shared with multiple outlets.
- Tributes highlighted his recurring role on The Wire and credits including Law & Order: SVU and We Own This City, as relatives plan funeral arrangements.