A 52 year old United States comedian, Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, is said to have been reportedly shot dead on Wednesday August 20, 2025 in Southaven, Mississippi.
According to the Southaven Police Department which confirmed the incident in a Facebook statement on Saturday, that the comedian sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Hear it, “Southaven officers located one male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
“The officers and medical personnel provided life saving techniques but the individual succumbed to his injuries,” the statement partly read.
The victim was later identified as Carroll, a Baltimore native.
Police said one suspect was arrested and charged with his murder.
“Our thoughts are with the family of Mr. Carroll.
“One male is in custody and has been charged with the murder of Reginald Carroll.
While thank the community for their patience and understanding,” the department added.
The police further assured that there was no ongoing threat to residents, describing the case as “an isolated shooting.”
Carroll, who built his career in stand-up comedy, gained national recognition touring with Katt Williams and headlining his own showcase, Knockout Kings of Comedy.
He also featured in the 2000 edition of Showtime at the Apollo, appeared on the UPN sitcom The Parkers alongside Mo’Nique and Countess Vaughn, and starred in the 2022 television film Rent & Go.
In 2023, he produced the stand-up special Knockout Kings of Comedy.
The Southaven Police Department disclosed that an investigation into his death is ongoing.