🔗 Share this article Grief as Renowned South African DJ Killed in the Heart of Johannesburg. Warrick Stock was gunned down by a man with dreadlocks in the middle of the day, police say. A prominent South African radio and club DJ has been shot dead in the country's largest city Johannesburg, triggering widespread grief across a nation grappling with entrenched crime. Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was gunned down in the city centre on Tuesday afternoon. Police said the forty-year-old presenter was approached by a trio of assailants, one of whom began shooting at him before escaping on foot. The purpose of the incident is unknown and no one has been arrested have taken place, police said. How It Happened Police said that Stock was targeted as he was exiting a premises in the vicinity of the city center landmark. He had spent several hours at the building supervising the installation of security systems, which had been illegally inhabited by squatters, 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 showed a suspect with dreadlocks and dressed in what looked like a guard's attire opening fire on Stock before running away. The DJ attempted to flee after he was hit but succumbed to his injuries on the opposite side of the road. Police added that Stock had an unused firearm and it was not a robbery during the incident. Key evidence, like bullet casings, were discovered at the crime scene. Investigation Ongoing Authorities have requested eyewitnesses who may have witnessed the attack to assist with the investigation. "Evidence suggests they covered significant ground after the attack, and investigators have been following their trail to determine their destination," stated a police chief. A Nation in Mourning His sister, a close relative, expressed the relatives are devastated to process his death. "Words fail me. I don't have words," she stated."Everyone understood he was a champion for numerous individuals. He addressed issues courageously about issues not many people were ready to discuss. This is a devastating blow." She urged the public to not sharing explicit content from the scene, explaining this was an incredibly difficult time, above all for Stock's three sons. A Multifaceted Career Stock was the presenter of Ngicel' iVisa, a reality show that premiered on a popular local digital satellite entertainment channel. In addition to his role as a presenter, Stock was active in various commercial activities, including private security, supplying elite guarding services and managing safety for high-profile events across South Africa. He was also reportedly involved in property management and assisted with property reclaimations. Condolences Pour In His killing has caused national trauma and led to an wave of remembrances from his followers, the government and political parties. A cabinet official remarked he was furious and grief-stricken by Stock's killing. "He expressed his views boldly and honestly. He even challenged me and my decisions as a minister. He was a shining model of who we should be," was his tribute. A political leader stated the "audacious attack of DJ Warras in the middle of the day is a tragedy for all South Africans". A broadcasting director noted that "DJ Warras was far beyond a TV personality. He was a talented storyteller, a passionate music lover and a kind-hearted individual who brought joy and energy to every moment on screen. His artistic passion left an lasting impression." In a release, the channel he worked for affirmed Stock was known for his presence, kindness and intelligent commentary, adding that his memory "will endure". The Broader Picture South Africa, the region's leading economy, has one of the globally elevated murder rates, exacerbated by robberies and organized criminal activity, with some dozens of citizens murdered daily between April and September, as per police data.
Warrick Stock was gunned down by a man with dreadlocks in the middle of the day, police say. A prominent South African radio and club DJ has been shot dead in the country's largest city Johannesburg, triggering widespread grief across a nation grappling with entrenched crime. Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was gunned down in the city centre on Tuesday afternoon. Police said the forty-year-old presenter was approached by a trio of assailants, one of whom began shooting at him before escaping on foot. The purpose of the incident is unknown and no one has been arrested have taken place, police said. How It Happened Police said that Stock was targeted as he was exiting a premises in the vicinity of the city center landmark. He had spent several hours at the building supervising the installation of security systems, which had been illegally inhabited by squatters, 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 showed a suspect with dreadlocks and dressed in what looked like a guard's attire opening fire on Stock before running away. The DJ attempted to flee after he was hit but succumbed to his injuries on the opposite side of the road. Police added that Stock had an unused firearm and it was not a robbery during the incident. Key evidence, like bullet casings, were discovered at the crime scene. Investigation Ongoing Authorities have requested eyewitnesses who may have witnessed the attack to assist with the investigation. "Evidence suggests they covered significant ground after the attack, and investigators have been following their trail to determine their destination," stated a police chief. A Nation in Mourning His sister, a close relative, expressed the relatives are devastated to process his death. "Words fail me. I don't have words," she stated."Everyone understood he was a champion for numerous individuals. He addressed issues courageously about issues not many people were ready to discuss. This is a devastating blow." She urged the public to not sharing explicit content from the scene, explaining this was an incredibly difficult time, above all for Stock's three sons. A Multifaceted Career Stock was the presenter of Ngicel' iVisa, a reality show that premiered on a popular local digital satellite entertainment channel. In addition to his role as a presenter, Stock was active in various commercial activities, including private security, supplying elite guarding services and managing safety for high-profile events across South Africa. He was also reportedly involved in property management and assisted with property reclaimations. Condolences Pour In His killing has caused national trauma and led to an wave of remembrances from his followers, the government and political parties. A cabinet official remarked he was furious and grief-stricken by Stock's killing. "He expressed his views boldly and honestly. He even challenged me and my decisions as a minister. He was a shining model of who we should be," was his tribute. A political leader stated the "audacious attack of DJ Warras in the middle of the day is a tragedy for all South Africans". A broadcasting director noted that "DJ Warras was far beyond a TV personality. He was a talented storyteller, a passionate music lover and a kind-hearted individual who brought joy and energy to every moment on screen. His artistic passion left an lasting impression." In a release, the channel he worked for affirmed Stock was known for his presence, kindness and intelligent commentary, adding that his memory "will endure". The Broader Picture South Africa, the region's leading economy, has one of the globally elevated murder rates, exacerbated by robberies and organized criminal activity, with some dozens of citizens murdered daily between April and September, as per police data.