Comedian Reggie Carroll is dead after being shot in Mississippi … TMZ has confirmed.

Law enforcement says the fatal shooting occurred Wednesday in Southaven, MS.

Cops say they received a call about a shooting and when officers arrived, they found Reggie suffering from gunshot wounds.

Police report that officers and first responders began performing life-saving techniques, but Reggie ultimately died from his injuries.

Southaven Police state they have a suspect in custody who has been charged with murder in Reggie’s shooting death.

Reggie performed stand-up comedy and toured clubs across the country … he is being remembered by colleagues … including Mo'Nique.

She shares that she had nothing but good times with Reggie, especially during their comedy tours.

Reggie was only 52.

RIP