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Police Charge Suspect in Mississippi Shooting That Killed Comedian Reggie Carroll, 52

Police call the Southaven attack isolated, leaving the suspect unnamed; any motive remains undisclosed.

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Overview

  • Carroll was found with gunshot wounds on Aug. 20 on Burton Lane in Southaven and was transported to Regional One Health in Memphis, where he died.
  • Southaven Police say one male is in custody and has been charged with Carroll's murder as the investigation continues with limited details released.
  • Authorities have not publicly identified the suspect and have provided no information on a possible motive.
  • Tributes followed from the comedy community, including Mo'Nique and Baltimore's Mobtown Comedy, as Carroll's brother thanked supporters and asked for privacy.
  • The Baltimore-based comic toured nationally and had credits including Showtime at the Apollo, The Parkers, the 2022 TV movie Rent & Go, and the 2023 special Knockout Kings of Comedy.