STAND-UP comedian Reggie Carroll has been shot dead in Mississippi with a male suspect charged with murder.
Carroll, 52, was gunned down in Southhaven as his family and heartbroken friends pay tribute to the self-proclaimed "Knockout King of Comedy".
The popular Baltimore-born comedian was pronounced dead on Wednesday, the Southhaven Police Department confirmed.
Officers responded to Burton Lane after reports of a shooting as they found "one male victim suffering from gunshot wounds," cops said.
Carroll was alive when cops first discovered him but passed away a short time later from his injuries.
Fellow comedian and Oscar winner Mo'Nique paid tribute to Carroll after his tragic passing.
She hailed him as a "brother in comedy," in a touching Instagram post.
Adding: "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.
"The last time me and my brother Reggie 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 time together was amazing."
Carroll's brother Jonathan also said: "To all who have expressed condolences on the passing of Reggie Carroll, your love has been well received-thank you!!!"
Police have since announced one male suspect has been arrested and is now in custody.
A statement read: "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."
Carroll was a famous face on the Baltimore comedy circuit as he also broke through in the world of TV.
He first appeared in a 2000 episode of live variety series Showtime at the Apollo.
Carroll later appeared in an episode of Moesha spinoff The Parkers on UPN.
He starred alongside Mo'Nique on the show.
In 2022, he made a cameo appearance in the TV movie Rent & Go.
Carroll also produced and appeared in his 2023 stand-up special Knockout Kings of Comedy – named after his own on-stage persona.
His successful career also earned him a huge social media following with Carroll boasting over 162,000 Instagram followers before his death.
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