US Stand-Up Star Reggie Carroll Fatally Shot, Suspect Arrested

Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, a renowned US stand-up comedian, has been fatally shot in Southaven, Mississippi. He was 52.

The Southaven Police Department confirmed the tragic incident in a statement on Saturday, August 23, 2025, revealing that Carroll was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Wednesday, August 20. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by officers and medical personnel, he did not survive.

“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 read.

Carroll, a Baltimore native famously known as the “Knockout King of Comedy,” gained national recognition for touring with Katt Williams and headlining his own comedy showcase, Knockout Kings of Comedy.

He also appeared in the 2000 edition of Showtime at the Apollo, starred in the sitcom The Parkers alongside Mo’Nique and Countess Vaughn, and featured in the 2022 TV film Rent & Go.

In 2023, he produced the stand-up special Knockout Kings of Comedy, cementing his reputation as a veteran entertainer.

Police confirmed that one male suspect has been arrested and charged with his murder, assuring the public that the incident was an “isolated shooting” and posed no further threat to residents.

“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,” the department added.

The comedian’s death has sparked mourning across the comedy world, with fans and colleagues paying tribute to his legacy.

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