🔗 Share this article Shock as Beloved South African DJ Gunned Down in the Heart of Johannesburg. DJ Warras was gunned down by a suspect with dreadlocked hair in broad daylight, authorities report. A renowned South African radio and club DJ has been fatally gunned down in the country's largest city Johannesburg, triggering widespread grief across a country battling rampant crime. Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was gunned down in the city centre on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities reported the forty-year-old media personality was confronted by a trio of assailants, one of whom opened fire on him before escaping on foot. The purpose behind the attack has not been established and no arrests have been made, as per the official statement. The Fatal Incident Authorities indicated that Stock was targeted as he was departing from a location close to the city center landmark. He had been present for hours at the building supervising the setup of security systems, which had been controversially occupied by unknown people, as per local media. "It is alleged the deceased was approached by three unidentified men after he parked his car, and they shot at him before fleeing the scene on foot," authorities said. Security camera video showed a man with dreadlocked hair and dressed in what appeared to be a protective services outfit opening fire on Stock before running away. The DJ tried to run away after he was wounded but collapsed a short distance away. It was further revealed that Stock had an unused firearm and nothing was taken during the attack. Important clues, like bullet casings, were recovered from the location. Appeal for Witnesses Police have appealed eyewitnesses who may have seen the suspects to come forward. "Our information indicates they traveled on foot after the attack, and police have been following their trail to find their destination," stated a police chief. Family and Public Reaction His family member, Nicole Stock, said the loved ones are reeling to understand the tragedy. "Words fail me. I don't have words," she said."We know he was a champion for numerous individuals. He was a fearless commentator about issues not many people were prepared to discuss. This is a devastating blow." She requested the community to refrain from sharing explicit content from the scene, noting this was an incredibly difficult time, above all for Stock's children. His Professional Legacy Stock was the presenter of Ngicel' iVisa, a television program that aired on a popular local digital satellite entertainment channel. In addition to his role as a presenter, Stock was engaged in various entrepreneurial pursuits, including private security, supplying high-level security services and protecting high-profile events across South Africa. He was also reportedly involved in property management and assisted with property reclaimations. Official and Public Tributes His murder has caused national trauma and led to an wave of remembrances from his audience, the government and political parties. A senior figure remarked he was furious and grief-stricken by Stock's killing. "He expressed his views boldly and honestly. He even criticized me and my decisions as a minister. He was a pure example of who we should be," was his tribute. A public representative stated the "brazen murder of DJ Warras in the middle of the day is a tragedy for all South Africans". A broadcasting director expressed that "DJ Warras was not merely a TV personality. He was a gifted communicator, a true devotee of sound and a warm soul who brought happiness and vitality to every moment on screen. His dedication to creativity left an indefinable mark." In a communication, the network he worked for affirmed Stock was known for his magnetism, warmth and sharp wit, adding that his influence "will be remembered". Context of Crime South Africa, the region's leading economy, has one of the planet's most severe homicide statistics, driven by property crime and syndicate wars, with some dozens of citizens killed each day according to recent data, according to police data.
DJ Warras was gunned down by a suspect with dreadlocked hair in broad daylight, authorities report. A renowned South African radio and club DJ has been fatally gunned down in the country's largest city Johannesburg, triggering widespread grief across a country battling rampant crime. Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was gunned down in the city centre on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities reported the forty-year-old media personality was confronted by a trio of assailants, one of whom opened fire on him before escaping on foot. The purpose behind the attack has not been established and no arrests have been made, as per the official statement. The Fatal Incident Authorities indicated that Stock was targeted as he was departing from a location close to the city center landmark. He had been present for hours at the building supervising the setup of security systems, which had been controversially occupied by unknown people, as per local media. "It is alleged the deceased was approached by three unidentified men after he parked his car, and they shot at him before fleeing the scene on foot," authorities said. Security camera video showed a man with dreadlocked hair and dressed in what appeared to be a protective services outfit opening fire on Stock before running away. The DJ tried to run away after he was wounded but collapsed a short distance away. It was further revealed that Stock had an unused firearm and nothing was taken during the attack. Important clues, like bullet casings, were recovered from the location. Appeal for Witnesses Police have appealed eyewitnesses who may have seen the suspects to come forward. "Our information indicates they traveled on foot after the attack, and police have been following their trail to find their destination," stated a police chief. Family and Public Reaction His family member, Nicole Stock, said the loved ones are reeling to understand the tragedy. "Words fail me. I don't have words," she said."We know he was a champion for numerous individuals. He was a fearless commentator about issues not many people were prepared to discuss. This is a devastating blow." She requested the community to refrain from sharing explicit content from the scene, noting this was an incredibly difficult time, above all for Stock's children. His Professional Legacy Stock was the presenter of Ngicel' iVisa, a television program that aired on a popular local digital satellite entertainment channel. In addition to his role as a presenter, Stock was engaged in various entrepreneurial pursuits, including private security, supplying high-level security services and protecting high-profile events across South Africa. He was also reportedly involved in property management and assisted with property reclaimations. Official and Public Tributes His murder has caused national trauma and led to an wave of remembrances from his audience, the government and political parties. A senior figure remarked he was furious and grief-stricken by Stock's killing. "He expressed his views boldly and honestly. He even criticized me and my decisions as a minister. He was a pure example of who we should be," was his tribute. A public representative stated the "brazen murder of DJ Warras in the middle of the day is a tragedy for all South Africans". A broadcasting director expressed that "DJ Warras was not merely a TV personality. He was a gifted communicator, a true devotee of sound and a warm soul who brought happiness and vitality to every moment on screen. His dedication to creativity left an indefinable mark." In a communication, the network he worked for affirmed Stock was known for his magnetism, warmth and sharp wit, adding that his influence "will be remembered". Context of Crime South Africa, the region's leading economy, has one of the planet's most severe homicide statistics, driven by property crime and syndicate wars, with some dozens of citizens killed each day according to recent data, according to police data.