🔗 Share this article Shock as Beloved South African DJ Gunned Down in Johannesburg. Warrick Stock was gunned down by a suspect with dreadlocked hair in the middle of the day, police say. A renowned South African radio and club DJ has been fatally gunned down in the nation's economic hub Johannesburg, causing national outrage across a nation grappling with rampant crime. Warrick Stock, who went by the name DJ Warras, was gunned down in the central business district on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities reported the forty-year-old entertainer was confronted by three suspects, one of whom shot at him before running away. The purpose behind the incident is unknown and no arrests have been made, police said. Details of the Attack Police said that Stock was ambushed as he was exiting a building in the vicinity of the city center landmark. He had devoted time at the property overseeing the implementation of safety equipment, which had been illegally inhabited by squatters, as per local media. "It is alleged the deceased was confronted by three unidentified men after he parked his car, and they opened fire at him before running from the location on foot," an official report stated. Surveillance tape reportedly depicted a man with dreadlocks and clad in what resembled a security uniform opening fire on Stock before making his escape. The DJ tried to run away after he was shot but succumbed to his injuries on the opposite side of the road. It was further revealed that Stock had an weapon on his person and it was not a robbery during the incident. Important clues, like cartridges, were recovered from the crime scene. Investigation Ongoing Officials are asking eyewitnesses who may have witnessed the attack to contact them. "Evidence suggests they covered significant ground after the shooting, and officers have been tracking them to find their location," stated a police chief. Outpouring of Grief His family member, a close relative, said the loved ones are reeling to understand the tragedy. "I am devastated. I cannot express the pain," she said."Everyone understood he was a voice for many people. He spoke out bravely about subjects not many people were ready to tackle. This is a tremendous loss." She urged the public to not sharing explicit content from the scene, explaining this was an extremely painful time, above all for Stock's young family. Life Beyond the Decks Stock was the star of Ngicel' iVisa, a series that aired on a South African TV network. Beyond his media career, Stock was engaged in various business ventures, including security provision, providing high-level security services and protecting prestigious gatherings across South Africa. He was also reportedly involved in real estate operations and was involved in property reclaimations. National Shock His murder has caused national trauma and prompted an flood of condolences from his fans, the government and political parties. A cabinet official remarked he was angry and saddened by Stock's killing. "He was forthright fearlessly and impartially. He even spoke up against me and my actions as a public official. He was a shining model of who we ought to be," he stated. A public representative commented the "audacious attack of DJ Warras in broad daylight is a tragedy for all South Africans". A industry leader expressed that "Stock was far beyond a TV personality. 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 communication, the broadcaster he worked for affirmed Stock was known for his presence, warmth and intelligent commentary, adding that his memory "will endure". Context of Crime South Africa, the region's leading economy, has one of the globally elevated rates of violent death, fuelled by theft-related violence and organized criminal activity, with some over sixty individuals losing their lives per day in a recent six-month period, as per official statistics.
Warrick Stock was gunned down by a suspect with dreadlocked hair in the middle of the day, police say. A renowned South African radio and club DJ has been fatally gunned down in the nation's economic hub Johannesburg, causing national outrage across a nation grappling with rampant crime. Warrick Stock, who went by the name DJ Warras, was gunned down in the central business district on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities reported the forty-year-old entertainer was confronted by three suspects, one of whom shot at him before running away. The purpose behind the incident is unknown and no arrests have been made, police said. Details of the Attack Police said that Stock was ambushed as he was exiting a building in the vicinity of the city center landmark. He had devoted time at the property overseeing the implementation of safety equipment, which had been illegally inhabited by squatters, as per local media. "It is alleged the deceased was confronted by three unidentified men after he parked his car, and they opened fire at him before running from the location on foot," an official report stated. Surveillance tape reportedly depicted a man with dreadlocks and clad in what resembled a security uniform opening fire on Stock before making his escape. The DJ tried to run away after he was shot but succumbed to his injuries on the opposite side of the road. It was further revealed that Stock had an weapon on his person and it was not a robbery during the incident. Important clues, like cartridges, were recovered from the crime scene. Investigation Ongoing Officials are asking eyewitnesses who may have witnessed the attack to contact them. "Evidence suggests they covered significant ground after the shooting, and officers have been tracking them to find their location," stated a police chief. Outpouring of Grief His family member, a close relative, said the loved ones are reeling to understand the tragedy. "I am devastated. I cannot express the pain," she said."Everyone understood he was a voice for many people. He spoke out bravely about subjects not many people were ready to tackle. This is a tremendous loss." She urged the public to not sharing explicit content from the scene, explaining this was an extremely painful time, above all for Stock's young family. Life Beyond the Decks Stock was the star of Ngicel' iVisa, a series that aired on a South African TV network. Beyond his media career, Stock was engaged in various business ventures, including security provision, providing high-level security services and protecting prestigious gatherings across South Africa. He was also reportedly involved in real estate operations and was involved in property reclaimations. National Shock His murder has caused national trauma and prompted an flood of condolences from his fans, the government and political parties. A cabinet official remarked he was angry and saddened by Stock's killing. "He was forthright fearlessly and impartially. He even spoke up against me and my actions as a public official. He was a shining model of who we ought to be," he stated. A public representative commented the "audacious attack of DJ Warras in broad daylight is a tragedy for all South Africans". A industry leader expressed that "Stock was far beyond a TV personality. 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 communication, the broadcaster he worked for affirmed Stock was known for his presence, warmth and intelligent commentary, adding that his memory "will endure". Context of Crime South Africa, the region's leading economy, has one of the globally elevated rates of violent death, fuelled by theft-related violence and organized criminal activity, with some over sixty individuals losing their lives per day in a recent six-month period, as per official statistics.