Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, a popular American comedian, has been shot dead in Southaven, Mississippi.
Carroll, aged 52, was well known as the Knockout King of Comedy. He reportedly died on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, after sustaining several gunshot wounds.
The Southaven Police Department confirmed his death in a Facebook statement on Saturday, August 23.
“Southaven officers located one male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers and medics provided life-saving techniques, but the individual succumbed to his injuries,” the statement read.
Authorities later identified the victim as Carroll, a Baltimore native.
Police revealed that one suspect had been arrested and charged with murder.
“One male is in custody and has been charged with the murder of Reginald Carroll. Our thoughts are with his family,” the department added.
They assured the public that there was no ongoing threat, calling the incident “an isolated shooting.”
Carroll built his career in stand-up comedy and later gained national recognition.
He toured with Katt Williams and headlined his own show, Knockout Kings of Comedy.
The comedian also featured in the 2000 edition of Showtime at the Apollo. He appeared in the UPN sitcom The Parkers alongside Mo’Nique and Countess Vaughn.
In 2022, he starred in the TV film Rent & Go. The following year, he produced the stand-up special Knockout Kings of Comedy.
Fans across the U.S. have begun paying tribute to his legacy online. Police confirmed that the investigation into his death is ongoing.
