Reggie Carroll, a seasoned stand-up comedian known across the country, has died following a shooting in Southaven, Mississippi. He was 52.
The Southaven Police Department confirmed that Carroll was fatally shot on Wednesday, August 20, per the New York Post.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire on Burton Lane, where they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate efforts by emergency personnel to revive him, he died at the scene.
"One male is in custody and has been charged with the murder of Reginald Carroll. Our thoughts [are] with the family of Mr. Carroll," authorities stated in an update shared on Saturday, August 23.
"Thank you to the community for their patience and understanding."
As of now, the suspect's identity has not been disclosed, and the case remains under investigation.
A Baltimore native, Carroll had built a reputation as a touring comic with a strong fanbase and a long-running career.
He appeared on several TV shows, including Showtime at the Apollo in 2000 and an episode of The Parkers, according to his IMDb.
Most recently, he hosted and produced a 2023 stand-up special titled Knockout Kings of Comedy, a nod to the moniker many fans knew him by.
Carroll was also known for frequently working alongside Mo’Nique, the Academy Award-winning actress and comedian.
She paid tribute to her longtime friend and collaborator on Instagram, describing him as her “brother in comedy,” per Deadline.
"This is why I say treat people the best you can because you never know if you'll get a chance to see them again, and the last time me and my brother Reggie, girl, was together," she wrote in a heartfelt post.
"That's what it was, an amazing time, being on tour together, being on that road together, what a time, so I have no sad tears because all of our time together was amazing."
The loss has also been felt deeply in Carroll’s hometown. Club Mobtown Comedy, a local institution in Baltimore’s comedy scene, shared a tribute via Instagram on August 23.
"Rest in power @comedianreggiecarroll, thank you for being one of the OGs who supported us early on," read the post. "The Mobtown family and the Baltimore comedy community are very saddened by this loss of one of our city’s great talents. Sending our prayers to Reggie’s family."
Carroll’s brother, Jonathan Carroll, expressed gratitude to the many who reached out during this difficult time.
"To all who have expressed condolences on the passing of Reggie Carroll, your love has been well received — thank you!!!" he wrote in a Facebook post.
Our thoughts are with Carroll's loved ones at this difficult time.