Reginald Austin died on Christmas day, he wore neck device due to medical problems. Perhaps a tracheostomy
Reginald Austin, 42, died on Christmas day 2025 in Charlotte, NC. Reginald was a 2001 graduate of west Charlotte High School. Follow Charlotte Alerts on Instagram.

Reginald died from a medical condition, although the specific cause of death is not known at this time. However, Reginald did have a medical ailment in his neck that required him to wear a special strap like device around his neck.
It is possible Reginald had a tracheostomy, which is a medical procedure completed that restores breathing via airways due to blockage, medical problems, or accidents.

A large number of people have been killed on Christmas Day in Charlotte.
Christmas season crimes and death are nothing unusual.
Even a man was accused of sexually assaulting a little girl on Christmas Day.

Reginald attended West Charlotte High School, there have been a number of alumni from the school to die this year.




