Los Angeles, Aug 25 (PTI) - American comedian Reginald 'Reggie' Carroll, celebrated for his stand-up performances, has passed away at the age of 52 following a tragic shooting incident in Mississippi.
According to the Southaven Police Department, Carroll was shot and succumbed to his injuries on August 20 in Southaven, despite attempts to resuscitate him.
The authorities released a statement on social media, as reported by entertainment outlet PEOPLE. In their announcement, the police confirmed that Carroll had died from his injuries. "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 police stated on Saturday, August 23.
The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing.
The comedy club Mobtown Comedy paid homage to Carroll through an Instagram post, stating, "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."
Carroll graced the stage in an episode of the legendary live variety series "Showtime at the Apollo." He also had a guest appearance in an episode of the "Moesha" spinoff "The Parkers" on UPN, featuring alongside Mo’Nique and Countess Vaughn. In 2023, Carroll produced and appeared in the stand-up special "Knockout Kings of Comedy" and starred in the 2022 TV movie "Rent & Go."
His comedy acts frequently included appearances by Mo’Nique.
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