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Roommate charged with killing comedian with 12-gauge shotgun, officials say

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 28, 2025 10:17 AM CT | Published: August 27, 2025 8:24 PM CT

Authorities have arrested a man in the shotgun-shooting death of comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll in Southaven last week

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Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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