Comedian Reggie Carroll has passed away after being shot in Mississippi.
Reports state that the shooting took place in the Barton Lane area, and one person is currently in custody on a murder charge. Carroll, 52, was found suffering from gunshot wounds, and although medical personnel tried to save him, he passed away from his injuries.
Police are investigating what led up to the shooting. “Due to this being an active investigation, there is limited information to be released,” the police said in a statement on Saturday. “Our thoughts are with the family of Mr. Carroll.”
The tributes for Carroll began to pour in as news of his death spread. Club Motown Comedy paid tribute to the comedian in an Instagram post. “Rest in power @comedianreggiecarroll, thank you for being one of the OGs who supported us early on,” they wrote. “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.”
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Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this time.