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Baltimore comedian killed in Southaven; suspect charged

By David Royer Aug 25, 2025 | 9:30 AM

UPDATE: Tranell Marquise Williams, 38, has been charged in connection with the murder of Reginald Carroll, according to the Southaven Police Department.

Tranell Marquise Williams (Desoto County)

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Southaven Police say a male suspect is charged after a 52-year-old Maryland man was shot Wednesday.

Police identified the victim in Wednesday’s shooting on Burton Lane in Southaven as Reginald Carroll. Carroll died of his injuries, police said.

  • Reginald Carroll (Photo provided by: Billy Sorrells)
  • Reginald Carroll (Photo provided by: Billy Sorrells)
  • Reginald Carroll (Photo provided by: Billy Sorrells)
  • Reginald Carroll (Photo provided by: Billy Sorrells)

CBS News says Carroll was a comedian from Baltimore.

The suspect charged in his death has not been identified, but is in custody, Southaven police said Saturday.