🔗 Share this article Outrage as Beloved South African DJ Gunned Down in the City of Johannesburg. Warrick Stock was gunned down by a individual with dreadlocked hair in broad daylight, police say. A prominent South African radio and club DJ has been fatally gunned down in the nation's economic hub Johannesburg, sending shockwaves across a nation struggling with entrenched crime. Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was attacked in the central business district on a Tuesday afternoon. Authorities reported the forty-year-old media personality was confronted by three suspects, with one shot at him before running away. The purpose behind the attack is unknown and no arrests have taken place, police said. How It Happened Police said that Stock was attacked as he was exiting a location close to the city center landmark. He had devoted time at the site supervising the setup of security systems, which had been reportedly taken over by squatters, it was reported. "It is alleged the deceased was approached by three unidentified men after parking his vehicle, and they opened fire at him before running from the location on foot," a police statement confirmed. Surveillance tape reportedly depicted a suspect with dreadlocks and wearing what appeared to be a security uniform opening fire on Stock before running away. The DJ sought to escape after he was wounded but fell down across the street. Police added that Stock had an weapon on his person and nothing was taken during the attack. Key evidence, like cartridges, were recovered from the location. Investigation Ongoing Police have appealed eyewitnesses who may have witnessed the attack to come forward. "Evidence suggests they traveled on foot after the shooting, and investigators have been following their trail to determine their whereabouts," added an official. Outpouring of Grief His family member, a close relative, expressed the loved ones are reeling to come to terms with the loss. "Words fail me. I am shattered," she stated."We know he was a champion for numerous individuals. He was a fearless commentator about issues not many people were willing to tackle. This is a devastating blow." She urged the citizens to not sharing disturbing footage from the scene, saying this was an incredibly difficult time, especially for Stock's three sons. Life Beyond the Decks Stock was the star of Ngicel' iVisa, a television program that aired on a popular local broadcasting platform. Beyond his role as a presenter, Stock was active in various entrepreneurial pursuits, including private security, supplying elite guarding services and protecting prestigious gatherings across South Africa. He was also reportedly involved in building administration and was involved in tenant removals. Condolences Pour In His killing has sent the nation reeling and prompted an wave of remembrances from his audience, the government and political parties. A government minister remarked he was furious and grief-stricken by Stock's killing. "He was forthright without fear or favour. He even challenged me and my decisions as a minister. He was a pure example of who we should be," was his tribute. A political leader said the "brazen murder of DJ Warras in the middle of the day is a shock for all South Africans". A broadcasting director expressed that "Stock was far beyond a face of a reality series. He was a talented storyteller, a true devotee of sound and a warm soul who brought excitement and dynamism to every performance. His commitment to his craft left an indefinable mark." In a release, the network he worked for affirmed Stock was known for his charisma, approachability and intelligent commentary, adding that his memory "will endure". A National Challenge South Africa, the continent's most industrialised nation, has one of the world's highest rates of violent death, driven by robberies and organized criminal activity, with some dozens of citizens killed each day according to recent data, according to official statistics.
Warrick Stock was gunned down by a individual with dreadlocked hair in broad daylight, police say. A prominent South African radio and club DJ has been fatally gunned down in the nation's economic hub Johannesburg, sending shockwaves across a nation struggling with entrenched crime. Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was attacked in the central business district on a Tuesday afternoon. Authorities reported the forty-year-old media personality was confronted by three suspects, with one shot at him before running away. The purpose behind the attack is unknown and no arrests have taken place, police said. How It Happened Police said that Stock was attacked as he was exiting a location close to the city center landmark. He had devoted time at the site supervising the setup of security systems, which had been reportedly taken over by squatters, it was reported. "It is alleged the deceased was approached by three unidentified men after parking his vehicle, and they opened fire at him before running from the location on foot," a police statement confirmed. Surveillance tape reportedly depicted a suspect with dreadlocks and wearing what appeared to be a security uniform opening fire on Stock before running away. The DJ sought to escape after he was wounded but fell down across the street. Police added that Stock had an weapon on his person and nothing was taken during the attack. Key evidence, like cartridges, were recovered from the location. Investigation Ongoing Police have appealed eyewitnesses who may have witnessed the attack to come forward. "Evidence suggests they traveled on foot after the shooting, and investigators have been following their trail to determine their whereabouts," added an official. Outpouring of Grief His family member, a close relative, expressed the loved ones are reeling to come to terms with the loss. "Words fail me. I am shattered," she stated."We know he was a champion for numerous individuals. He was a fearless commentator about issues not many people were willing to tackle. This is a devastating blow." She urged the citizens to not sharing disturbing footage from the scene, saying this was an incredibly difficult time, especially for Stock's three sons. Life Beyond the Decks Stock was the star of Ngicel' iVisa, a television program that aired on a popular local broadcasting platform. Beyond his role as a presenter, Stock was active in various entrepreneurial pursuits, including private security, supplying elite guarding services and protecting prestigious gatherings across South Africa. He was also reportedly involved in building administration and was involved in tenant removals. Condolences Pour In His killing has sent the nation reeling and prompted an wave of remembrances from his audience, the government and political parties. A government minister remarked he was furious and grief-stricken by Stock's killing. "He was forthright without fear or favour. He even challenged me and my decisions as a minister. He was a pure example of who we should be," was his tribute. A political leader said the "brazen murder of DJ Warras in the middle of the day is a shock for all South Africans". A broadcasting director expressed that "Stock was far beyond a face of a reality series. He was a talented storyteller, a true devotee of sound and a warm soul who brought excitement and dynamism to every performance. His commitment to his craft left an indefinable mark." In a release, the network he worked for affirmed Stock was known for his charisma, approachability and intelligent commentary, adding that his memory "will endure". A National Challenge South Africa, the continent's most industrialised nation, has one of the world's highest rates of violent death, driven by robberies and organized criminal activity, with some dozens of citizens killed each day according to recent data, according to official statistics.