Reggie Carroll, a popular Baltimore comedian known as the ‘Knockout King of Comedy,’ was shot dead in Mississippi. He was 52. Law enforcement officials shared that the shooting took place in Southaven last week. Police arrived on the scene after getting a call about a shooting, and Reggie was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite attempts by the police and first responders to revive him, Reggie succumbed to his wounds.
In an official statement to the press, the Southaven Police Department shared, “One male is in custody and has been charged with the murder of Reginald Carroll. Our thoughts [are] with the family of Mr. Carroll,” police added in an update on Saturday, Aug. 23. “Thank you to the community for their patience and understanding.” The investigation is currently underway and more details on the motivations behind the attack are expected in the coming days.
Reggie Carroll toured the United States and appeared on numerous television shows over the years, including The Parkers and the TV movie Rent & Go. He also produced and hosted the 2023 comedy special Knockout Kings of Comedy.
