Police in Mississippi have confirmed that beloved comedian Reggie Carroll was killed in a shooting that took place last Wednesday. He was 52 years old.
The incident occurred in the community of Southaven, on the outskirts of Memphis. Local police have confirmed that a suspect is in custody.
In a press release, authorities referred to the shooting as an isolated incident. Carroll was rushed to Regional One Hospital in Memphis, where he succumbed to his injuries, a police spokesperson said. The suspect’s identity has not been made public.
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