Comedian Reginald ‘Reggie’ Carroll, 52, Shot Dead In Mississippi

Comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, 52, was fatally shot in Southaven, Mississippi, on August 20, with police confirming one suspect is in custody as the investigation continues.. Police confirmed a suspect is in custody, and tributes have poured in for the stand-up veteran known for Showtime at the Apollo, The Parkers, and his 2023 special Knockout Kings of Comedy.. Police confirmed Carroll could not be revived, and authorities later confirmed that a suspect is in custody on a murder charge, while the investigation remains ongoing. Known for his sharp stand-up routines, Carroll appeared on Showtime at the Apollo, in the sitcom The Parkers, and produced the 2023 special Knockout Kings of Comedy. He also starred in the 2022 TV movie Rent & Go and often collaborated with Mo’Nique. Fellow performers and fans paid tribute, with Baltimore’s Mobtown Comedy Club praising him as “one of the OGs who supported us early on” and hailing his legacy as a vital figure in the comedy community.