Overview

• Southaven police say officers responded to Burton Lane on August 20, found Carroll with gunshot wounds, and he died after being taken to a nearby hospital.
• Authorities report a suspect has been arrested and charged with homicide, and the investigation remains active.
• Officials have not released the arrested individual’s identity or provided a motive for the shooting.
• Carroll, a Baltimore-born stand-up, toured nationally and appeared on Showtime at the Apollo, The Parkers, and Knockout Kings of Comedy, including work tied to Katt Williams’ Heaven on Tour.
• Family members Jonathan and Andre Carroll thanked supporters and urged people to avoid sharing unconfirmed information, as colleagues such as Mo’Nique and Club Mobtown Comedy posted tributes.