🔗 Share this article Outrage 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 prominent South African radio and club DJ has been shot dead in the nation's economic hub Johannesburg, causing national outrage across a nation battling entrenched crime. Warrick Stock, who went by the name DJ Warras, was shot and killed in the downtown area on Tuesday afternoon. Police said the 40-year-old entertainer was accosted by three individuals, one of whom opened fire on him before running away. The motive behind the incident has not been established and no arrests have been made, police said. The Fatal Incident Law enforcement said that Stock was attacked as he was departing from a building close to the Carlton Centre. He had been present for hours at the site supervising the setup of security systems, which had been illegally inhabited by unknown people, as per local media. "The report indicates the deceased was confronted by three unknown suspects after he parked his car, and they shot at him before fleeing the scene on foot," an official report said. CCTV footage reportedly captured a man with dreadlocks and dressed in what appeared to be a security uniform firing shots on Stock before fleeing. The DJ sought to escape after he was hit but collapsed a short distance away. It was further revealed that Stock had an weapon on his person and no items were stolen during the assault. Crucial forensic evidence, like bullet casings, were recovered from the scene. Investigation Ongoing Officials are asking eyewitnesses who may have have information to come forward. "We know they walked a long distance after the shooting, and investigators have been following their trail to find their destination," stated a police chief. Family and Public Reaction His sister, Nicole Stock, expressed the family was struggling to process his death. "I am in shock. I don't have words," she stated."It is clear he was a representative for countless citizens. He addressed issues courageously about subjects not many people were prepared to speak about. This is a profound tragedy." She appealed to the public to avoid sharing disturbing footage from the incident, explaining this was an deeply traumatic time, particularly for Stock's children. A Multifaceted Career Stock was the presenter of Ngicel' iVisa, a series that aired on a popular local TV network. In addition to his work in broadcasting, Stock was active in various entrepreneurial pursuits, including protective services, supplying high-level security services and managing safety for prestigious gatherings across South Africa. He was also said to be engaged in building administration and was involved in tenant removals. Official and Public Tributes His killing has sent the nation reeling and prompted an wave of remembrances from his audience, the government and political parties. A senior figure remarked he was angry and saddened by Stock's murder. "He was forthright fearlessly and impartially. He even challenged me and my decisions as a minister. He was a true embodiment of who we should be," he stated. A party figurehead stated the "audacious attack of DJ Warras in the middle of the day is a trauma for all South Africans". A media executive noted that "DJ Warras was more than just a face of a reality series. He was a skilled narrator, a passionate music lover and a warm soul who brought excitement and dynamism to every performance. His dedication to creativity left an indefinable mark." In a release, the broadcaster he worked for affirmed Stock was known for his presence, approachability and quick humor, adding that his memory "will live on". Context of Crime South Africa, the African economic powerhouse, has one of the planet's most severe murder rates, fuelled by property crime and organized criminal activity, with some over sixty individuals killed each day in a recent six-month period, according to official statistics.
Warrick Stock was gunned down by a suspect with dreadlocked hair in the middle of the day, police say. A prominent South African radio and club DJ has been shot dead in the nation's economic hub Johannesburg, causing national outrage across a nation battling entrenched crime. Warrick Stock, who went by the name DJ Warras, was shot and killed in the downtown area on Tuesday afternoon. Police said the 40-year-old entertainer was accosted by three individuals, one of whom opened fire on him before running away. The motive behind the incident has not been established and no arrests have been made, police said. The Fatal Incident Law enforcement said that Stock was attacked as he was departing from a building close to the Carlton Centre. He had been present for hours at the site supervising the setup of security systems, which had been illegally inhabited by unknown people, as per local media. "The report indicates the deceased was confronted by three unknown suspects after he parked his car, and they shot at him before fleeing the scene on foot," an official report said. CCTV footage reportedly captured a man with dreadlocks and dressed in what appeared to be a security uniform firing shots on Stock before fleeing. The DJ sought to escape after he was hit but collapsed a short distance away. It was further revealed that Stock had an weapon on his person and no items were stolen during the assault. Crucial forensic evidence, like bullet casings, were recovered from the scene. Investigation Ongoing Officials are asking eyewitnesses who may have have information to come forward. "We know they walked a long distance after the shooting, and investigators have been following their trail to find their destination," stated a police chief. Family and Public Reaction His sister, Nicole Stock, expressed the family was struggling to process his death. "I am in shock. I don't have words," she stated."It is clear he was a representative for countless citizens. He addressed issues courageously about subjects not many people were prepared to speak about. This is a profound tragedy." She appealed to the public to avoid sharing disturbing footage from the incident, explaining this was an deeply traumatic time, particularly for Stock's children. A Multifaceted Career Stock was the presenter of Ngicel' iVisa, a series that aired on a popular local TV network. In addition to his work in broadcasting, Stock was active in various entrepreneurial pursuits, including protective services, supplying high-level security services and managing safety for prestigious gatherings across South Africa. He was also said to be engaged in building administration and was involved in tenant removals. Official and Public Tributes His killing has sent the nation reeling and prompted an wave of remembrances from his audience, the government and political parties. A senior figure remarked he was angry and saddened by Stock's murder. "He was forthright fearlessly and impartially. He even challenged me and my decisions as a minister. He was a true embodiment of who we should be," he stated. A party figurehead stated the "audacious attack of DJ Warras in the middle of the day is a trauma for all South Africans". A media executive noted that "DJ Warras was more than just a face of a reality series. He was a skilled narrator, a passionate music lover and a warm soul who brought excitement and dynamism to every performance. His dedication to creativity left an indefinable mark." In a release, the broadcaster he worked for affirmed Stock was known for his presence, approachability and quick humor, adding that his memory "will live on". Context of Crime South Africa, the African economic powerhouse, has one of the planet's most severe murder rates, fuelled by property crime and organized criminal activity, with some over sixty individuals killed each day in a recent six-month period, according to official statistics.