đŸ”— Share this article Outrage as Beloved South African DJ Gunned Down in Johannesburg. DJ Warras was shot by a man with dreadlocked hair in the middle of the day, police say. A prominent South African media personality and entertainer has been murdered in the country's largest city Johannesburg, sending shockwaves across a country struggling with rampant crime. Warrick Stock, widely recognized as DJ Warras, was gunned down in the downtown area on Tuesday afternoon. Police said the 40-year-old presenter was accosted by a trio of assailants, with one opened fire on him before fleeing on foot. The motive of the shooting has not been established and no suspects have been apprehended have been made, according to authorities. Details of the Attack Law enforcement said that Stock was ambushed as he was leaving a building in the vicinity of the Carlton Centre. He had devoted time at the site managing the installation of security systems, which had been controversially occupied by squatters, as per local media. "Authorities believe the victim was confronted by three unidentified men after he parked his car, and they began shooting at him before escaping on foot," authorities said. CCTV footage reportedly depicted a man with dreadlocked hair and wearing what appeared to be a protective services outfit shooting on Stock before fleeing. The DJ tried to run away after he was shot but collapsed on the opposite side of the road. Officials noted that Stock had an weapon on his person and no items were stolen during the attack. Important clues, like spent shells, were recovered from the crime scene. Call for Public Assistance Police have appealed eyewitnesses who may have have information to come forward. "Our information indicates they traveled on foot after the shooting, and officers have been following their trail to find their destination," added an official. Family and Public Reaction His family member, a close relative, expressed the family was struggling to understand the tragedy. "I am in shock. I am shattered," she said."Everyone understood he was a representative for countless citizens. He addressed issues courageously about issues not many people were prepared to speak about. This is a tremendous loss." She urged the community to not sharing graphic images from the scene, saying this was an extremely painful time, especially for Stock's three sons. A Multifaceted Career Stock was the star of Ngicel' iVisa, a reality show that was broadcast on a popular local TV network. Apart from his work in broadcasting, Stock was active in various entrepreneurial pursuits, including security provision, providing elite guarding services and managing safety for high-profile events across South Africa. He was also said to be engaged in property management and was involved in property reclaimations. Condolences Pour In His killing has caused national trauma and prompted an outpouring of tributes from his fans, the government and political parties. A cabinet official remarked he was furious and grief-stricken by Stock's murder. "He expressed his views boldly and honestly. He even challenged me and my decisions as a minister. He was a true embodiment of who we must aspire to be," the minister added. A public representative stated the "audacious attack of DJ Warras in broad daylight is a trauma for all South Africans". A industry leader said that "DJ Warras was far beyond a face of a reality series. He was a talented storyteller, a passionate music lover and a generous spirit who brought excitement and dynamism to every performance. His commitment to his craft left an lasting impression." In a release, the broadcaster he worked for declared Stock was known for his magnetism, approachability and sharp wit, adding that his legacy "will endure". The Broader Picture South Africa, the continent's most industrialised nation, has one of the globally elevated homicide statistics, fuelled by robberies and syndicate wars, with some over sixty individuals losing their lives per day between April and September, according to police data.
DJ Warras was shot by a man with dreadlocked hair in the middle of the day, police say. A prominent South African media personality and entertainer has been murdered in the country's largest city Johannesburg, sending shockwaves across a country struggling with rampant crime. Warrick Stock, widely recognized as DJ Warras, was gunned down in the downtown area on Tuesday afternoon. Police said the 40-year-old presenter was accosted by a trio of assailants, with one opened fire on him before fleeing on foot. The motive of the shooting has not been established and no suspects have been apprehended have been made, according to authorities. Details of the Attack Law enforcement said that Stock was ambushed as he was leaving a building in the vicinity of the Carlton Centre. He had devoted time at the site managing the installation of security systems, which had been controversially occupied by squatters, as per local media. "Authorities believe the victim was confronted by three unidentified men after he parked his car, and they began shooting at him before escaping on foot," authorities said. CCTV footage reportedly depicted a man with dreadlocked hair and wearing what appeared to be a protective services outfit shooting on Stock before fleeing. The DJ tried to run away after he was shot but collapsed on the opposite side of the road. Officials noted that Stock had an weapon on his person and no items were stolen during the attack. Important clues, like spent shells, were recovered from the crime scene. Call for Public Assistance Police have appealed eyewitnesses who may have have information to come forward. "Our information indicates they traveled on foot after the shooting, and officers have been following their trail to find their destination," added an official. Family and Public Reaction His family member, a close relative, expressed the family was struggling to understand the tragedy. "I am in shock. I am shattered," she said."Everyone understood he was a representative for countless citizens. He addressed issues courageously about issues not many people were prepared to speak about. This is a tremendous loss." She urged the community to not sharing graphic images from the scene, saying this was an extremely painful time, especially for Stock's three sons. A Multifaceted Career Stock was the star of Ngicel' iVisa, a reality show that was broadcast on a popular local TV network. Apart from his work in broadcasting, Stock was active in various entrepreneurial pursuits, including security provision, providing elite guarding services and managing safety for high-profile events across South Africa. He was also said to be engaged in property management and was involved in property reclaimations. Condolences Pour In His killing has caused national trauma and prompted an outpouring of tributes from his fans, the government and political parties. A cabinet official remarked he was furious and grief-stricken by Stock's murder. "He expressed his views boldly and honestly. He even challenged me and my decisions as a minister. He was a true embodiment of who we must aspire to be," the minister added. A public representative stated the "audacious attack of DJ Warras in broad daylight is a trauma for all South Africans". A industry leader said that "DJ Warras was far beyond a face of a reality series. He was a talented storyteller, a passionate music lover and a generous spirit who brought excitement and dynamism to every performance. His commitment to his craft left an lasting impression." In a release, the broadcaster he worked for declared Stock was known for his magnetism, approachability and sharp wit, adding that his legacy "will endure". The Broader Picture South Africa, the continent's most industrialised nation, has one of the globally elevated homicide statistics, fuelled by robberies and syndicate wars, with some over sixty individuals losing their lives per day between April and September, according to police data.