{"id":10780,"date":"2025-09-04T02:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T02:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/?p=10780"},"modified":"2025-09-04T02:00:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T02:00:03","slug":"not-so-fast-corey-holcomb-blasts-mississippi-authorities-for-clearing-katt-williams-too-early-in-the-death-of-reggie-carroll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/?p=10780","title":{"rendered":"NOT SO FAST: Corey Holcomb BLASTS Mississippi Authorities for Clearing Katt Williams Too Early in the Death of Reggie Carroll"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shocking investigation into the tragic death of comedian <strong>Reginald \u201cReggie\u201d Carroll<\/strong> has taken another turn, as fellow comedian <strong>Corey Holcomb<\/strong> is calling out Mississippi authorities for allegedly moving too quickly to clear <strong>Katt Williams<\/strong> of any wrongdoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-1024x841.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-1024x841.png 1024w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-768x631.png 768w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carroll, 52, was gunned down last week at a Southaven residence tied to Williams. The accused shooter, <strong>Tranell Williams<\/strong>, who had been working as Katt\u2019s security guard, has since been arrested and charged. While the <strong>District Attorney\u2019s Office<\/strong> announced that Katt Williams himself was not considered a suspect, Holcomb says that decision was \u201cfar too early\u201d and risks overlooking key details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-28.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10782\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-28.png 640w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-28-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<strong>This whole thing smells funny,<\/strong>\u201d Holcomb reportedly said during a podcast rant. \u201cYou don\u2019t clear somebody that quick when the crime literally happened in their house. That\u2019s common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holcomb, a longtime voice in comedy, emphasized that his frustration is not about accusing Katt Williams directly but about demanding accountability. \u201cIf the authorities want people to trust their process, then they need to take the time to investigate everybody tied to the situation\u2014no shortcuts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10783\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-29.png 480w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-29-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friends of Reggie Carroll remain devastated by the loss. Carroll, who had recently toured with Williams, was remembered as a father, a veteran, and a comic with a sharp wit. His sudden passing has left both the <strong>Baltimore<\/strong> and <strong>comedy communities<\/strong> shaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, fans are divided. Some defend Williams, saying he is being unfairly dragged into the case, while others echo Holcomb\u2019s concerns that there are \u201ctoo many unanswered questions\u201d surrounding the events of that night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10784\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-30.png 640w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-30-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for Tranell Williams, the accused shooter remains in custody awaiting trial. The DA\u2019s office has not yet responded to Holcomb\u2019s criticism, but the story continues to unfold, with the comedy world watching closely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The shocking investigation into the tragic death of comedian Reginald \u201cReggie\u201d Carroll has taken another turn, as fellow comedian Corey Holcomb is calling out Mississippi authorities for allegedly moving too quickly to clear Katt Williams of any wrongdoing. Carroll, 52, was gunned down last week at a Southaven residence tied to Williams. 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