Comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, a well-known name in Baltimore’s stand-up comedy scene, has died at the age of 52 after a shooting incident in Southaven, Mississippi.

Police said the shooting took place on Wednesday in the Burton Lane area. Officers responded after reports of gunfire and found Carroll with gunshot wounds. He was quickly taken to Regional One Health in Memphis but could not survive despite medical efforts.

According to the Southaven Police Department, a suspect has been arrested and charged with Carroll’s murder. Authorities described the incident as isolated but confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.

Tributes from the Comedy World

News of Carroll’s passing led to an outpouring of tributes. Baltimore’s Mobtown Comedy Club honored his legacy with a heartfelt message:
“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."

Academy Award winner Mo’Nique, who performed alongside Carroll for years, also remembered him with love. Calling him her “brother in comedy,” she wrote on Instagram:
“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, girl, 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 times together was amazing."

A Career in Stage and Screen

Carroll built a strong career touring nationally and performing with some of the biggest names in comedy. He gained recognition in 2000 when he appeared on Showtime at the Apollo, recorded at Harlem’s iconic Apollo Theater. He later appeared in the sitcom The Parkers alongside Mo’Nique and Countess Vaughn.

In recent years, Carroll continued working both on stage and in productions. He starred in the 2022 TV film Rent & Go and also produced the 2023 stand-up showcase Knockout Kings of Comedy.

Carroll leaves behind a legacy as one of Baltimore’s respected comedy voices, remembered not only for his talent but also for the warmth he brought to the stage and to those around him.