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By Khaleda Rahman
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Comedian Reggie Carroll has died following a shooting in Mississippi last week. He was 52.
The Context
Carroll, of Baltimore, Maryland, died of his injuries after being shot in Southaven, Mississippi, on August 20, authorities said. A suspect, who has not been identified, was taken into custody and has been charged with Carroll's murder.
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Newsweek has contacted the Southaven Police Department for further comment via an email sent outside regular business hours.
What To Know
Officers were called to Burton Lane in Southaven, a principal city in Greater Memphis, Tennessee, following reports of a shooting, the Southaven Police Department said in a statement posted on Facebook.
They located "one male victim suffering from gunshot wounds," the police department said.
"The officers and medical personnel provided lifesaving techniques, but the individual succumbed to his injuries."
Carroll performed at comedy clubs across the country. He hosted the 2023 standup comedy special Knockout Kings of Comedy, according to his IMDb page.
He also starred in a 2022 television movie, Rent & Go, and appeared in a 2000 episode of The Parkers, a sitcom starring the Oscar-winning actor Mo'Nique.
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What People Are Saying
The Southaven Police Department said on Facebook: "One male is in custody and has been charged with the murder of Reginald Carroll. Our thoughts [are] with the family of Mr. Carroll. Thank you to the community for their patience and understanding."
Reggie Carroll's brother Jonathan Carroll wrote on Facebook on Friday: "To all who have expressed condolences on the passing of Reggie Carroll, your love has been well received-thank you!!!"
Comedian and actor Mo'Nique paid tribute to Carroll in a video shared on her Instagram Story, saying: "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… was together, 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."
Mobtown Comedy, a club in Baltimore, wrote on Instagram: "Rest in power @comedianreggiecarroll, thank you for being one of the OGs who supported us early on. 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."
What's Next
Authorities have not provided any details about a possible motive, but have said the investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
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