🔗 Share this article Outrage as Renowned South African DJ Shot Dead in the City of Johannesburg. Warrick Stock was shot by a suspect with dreadlocks in the middle of the day, police say. A prominent South African media personality and entertainer has been fatally gunned down in the country's largest city Johannesburg, triggering widespread grief across a nation battling entrenched crime. Warrick Stock, who went by the name DJ Warras, was shot and killed in the downtown area on the afternoon of Tuesday. Authorities reported the forty-year-old media personality was approached by three individuals, one of whom began shooting at him before escaping on foot. The motive of the attack remains unclear and no one has been arrested are in custody, police said. The Fatal Incident Law enforcement said that Stock was targeted as he was departing from a premises near the city center landmark. He had spent several hours at the property managing the setup of security systems, which had been illegally inhabited by unidentified individuals, according to reports. "Authorities believe the victim was confronted by three unidentified men after he parked his car, and they opened fire at him before fleeing the scene on foot," authorities confirmed. CCTV footage reportedly captured a man with dreadlocks and wearing what resembled a guard's attire opening fire on Stock before making his escape. The DJ sought to escape after he was hit but fell down on the opposite side of the road. Officials noted that Stock had an gun that was not fired and nothing was taken during the attack. Important clues, like bullet casings, were discovered at the crime scene. Call for Public Assistance Authorities have requested members of the public who may have seen the suspects to contact them. "We know they walked a long distance after the shooting, and police have been tracking them to find their destination," remarked an authority figure. A Nation in Mourning His sister, Nicole Stock, said the relatives are devastated to understand the tragedy. "I am devastated. I cannot express the pain," she stated."Everyone understood he was a champion for numerous individuals. He spoke out bravely about subjects not many people were prepared to speak about. This is a profound tragedy." She requested the citizens to not sharing disturbing footage from the incident, saying this was an extremely painful time, above all for Stock's young family. A Multifaceted Career Stock was the host of Ngicel' iVisa, a series that aired on a South African digital satellite entertainment channel. Apart from his role as a presenter, Stock was active in various business ventures, including private security, supplying high-level security services and protecting high-profile events across South Africa. He was also said to be engaged in building administration and was involved in building evictions. Official and Public Tributes His murder has shocked the country and triggered an outpouring of tributes from his audience, the government and various organizations. A cabinet official said he was angry and saddened by Stock's killing. "He was forthright fearlessly and impartially. He even criticized me and my policies as a minister. He was a true embodiment of who we ought to be," was his tribute. A political leader said the "audacious attack of DJ Warras in the middle of the day is a trauma for all South Africans". A industry leader noted that "DJ Warras was far beyond a TV personality. He was a talented storyteller, a passionate music lover and a warm soul who brought happiness and vitality to every performance. His dedication to creativity left an indefinable mark." In a statement, the broadcaster he worked for affirmed Stock was known for his magnetism, approachability and sharp wit, adding that his legacy "will be remembered". The Broader Picture South Africa, the continent's most industrialised nation, has one of the planet's most severe homicide statistics, fuelled by theft-related violence and organized criminal activity, with some dozens of citizens killed each day in a recent six-month period, based on official statistics.
Warrick Stock was shot by a suspect with dreadlocks in the middle of the day, police say. A prominent South African media personality and entertainer has been fatally gunned down in the country's largest city Johannesburg, triggering widespread grief across a nation battling entrenched crime. Warrick Stock, who went by the name DJ Warras, was shot and killed in the downtown area on the afternoon of Tuesday. Authorities reported the forty-year-old media personality was approached by three individuals, one of whom began shooting at him before escaping on foot. The motive of the attack remains unclear and no one has been arrested are in custody, police said. The Fatal Incident Law enforcement said that Stock was targeted as he was departing from a premises near the city center landmark. He had spent several hours at the property managing the setup of security systems, which had been illegally inhabited by unidentified individuals, according to reports. "Authorities believe the victim was confronted by three unidentified men after he parked his car, and they opened fire at him before fleeing the scene on foot," authorities confirmed. CCTV footage reportedly captured a man with dreadlocks and wearing what resembled a guard's attire opening fire on Stock before making his escape. The DJ sought to escape after he was hit but fell down on the opposite side of the road. Officials noted that Stock had an gun that was not fired and nothing was taken during the attack. Important clues, like bullet casings, were discovered at the crime scene. Call for Public Assistance Authorities have requested members of the public who may have seen the suspects to contact them. "We know they walked a long distance after the shooting, and police have been tracking them to find their destination," remarked an authority figure. A Nation in Mourning His sister, Nicole Stock, said the relatives are devastated to understand the tragedy. "I am devastated. I cannot express the pain," she stated."Everyone understood he was a champion for numerous individuals. He spoke out bravely about subjects not many people were prepared to speak about. This is a profound tragedy." She requested the citizens to not sharing disturbing footage from the incident, saying this was an extremely painful time, above all for Stock's young family. A Multifaceted Career Stock was the host of Ngicel' iVisa, a series that aired on a South African digital satellite entertainment channel. Apart from his role as a presenter, Stock was active in various business ventures, including private security, supplying high-level security services and protecting high-profile events across South Africa. He was also said to be engaged in building administration and was involved in building evictions. Official and Public Tributes His murder has shocked the country and triggered an outpouring of tributes from his audience, the government and various organizations. A cabinet official said he was angry and saddened by Stock's killing. "He was forthright fearlessly and impartially. He even criticized me and my policies as a minister. He was a true embodiment of who we ought to be," was his tribute. A political leader said the "audacious attack of DJ Warras in the middle of the day is a trauma for all South Africans". A industry leader noted that "DJ Warras was far beyond a TV personality. He was a talented storyteller, a passionate music lover and a warm soul who brought happiness and vitality to every performance. His dedication to creativity left an indefinable mark." In a statement, the broadcaster he worked for affirmed Stock was known for his magnetism, approachability and sharp wit, adding that his legacy "will be remembered". The Broader Picture South Africa, the continent's most industrialised nation, has one of the planet's most severe homicide statistics, fuelled by theft-related violence and organized criminal activity, with some dozens of citizens killed each day in a recent six-month period, based on official statistics.