🔗 Share this article Grief as Beloved South African DJ Shot Dead in Johannesburg. Warrick Stock was shot by a man with dreadlocks in the middle of the day, police say. A renowned South African media personality and entertainer has been murdered in the metropolis of Johannesburg, causing national outrage across a country battling persistent crime. Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was attacked in the downtown area on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities reported the 40-year-old entertainer was approached by a trio of assailants, one of whom opened fire on him before escaping on foot. The purpose behind the shooting is unknown and no one has been arrested are in custody, according to authorities. Details of the Attack Law enforcement indicated that Stock was targeted as he was departing from a location in the vicinity of the city center landmark. He had been present for hours at the building managing the setup of safety equipment, which had been controversially occupied by squatters, it was reported. "Authorities believe the man was confronted by three unknown suspects after he parked his car, and they began shooting at him before running from the location on foot," authorities stated. Security camera video reportedly captured a individual with dreadlocked hair and wearing what resembled a protective services outfit opening fire on Stock before making his escape. The DJ sought to escape after he was shot but collapsed across the street. Police added that Stock had an weapon on his person and it was not a robbery during the attack. Important clues, like bullet casings, were discovered at the location. Appeal for Witnesses Authorities have requested anyone who saw the event who may have seen the suspects to contact them. "Our information indicates they covered significant ground after the attack, and officers have been following their trail to find their destination," remarked an authority figure. Outpouring of Grief His sister, Nicole Stock, expressed the relatives are devastated to understand the tragedy. "I am in shock. I don't have words," she said."Everyone understood he was a voice for many people. He was a fearless commentator about subjects not many people were ready to speak about. This is a profound tragedy." She appealed to the public to refrain from sharing explicit content from the incident, noting this was an extremely painful time, particularly for Stock's young family. Life Beyond the Decks Stock was the host of Ngicel' iVisa, a reality show that premiered on a popular local digital satellite entertainment channel. Apart from his media career, Stock was involved in various business ventures, including security provision, offering elite guarding services and securing prestigious gatherings across South Africa. He was also understood to participate in real estate operations and participated in tenant removals. Condolences Pour In His murder has sent the nation reeling and triggered an outpouring of tributes from his fans, the authorities and political parties. A senior figure remarked he was furious and grief-stricken by Stock's killing. "He expressed his views without fear or favour. He even challenged me and my policies as a public official. He was a shining model of who we must aspire to be," was his tribute. A political leader stated the "shocking killing of DJ Warras in the middle of the day is a tragedy for all South Africans". A industry leader said that "Stock was far beyond a face of a reality series. He was a skilled narrator, a true devotee of sound and a generous spirit who brought excitement and dynamism to every appearance. His commitment to his craft left an indefinable mark." In a release, the network he worked for declared Stock was known for his magnetism, kindness and sharp wit, adding that his legacy "will endure". Context of Crime South Africa, the African economic powerhouse, has one of the planet's most severe rates of violent death, fuelled by property crime and organized criminal activity, with some over sixty individuals losing their lives per day between April and September, based on police data.
Warrick Stock was shot by a man with dreadlocks in the middle of the day, police say. A renowned South African media personality and entertainer has been murdered in the metropolis of Johannesburg, causing national outrage across a country battling persistent crime. Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was attacked in the downtown area on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities reported the 40-year-old entertainer was approached by a trio of assailants, one of whom opened fire on him before escaping on foot. The purpose behind the shooting is unknown and no one has been arrested are in custody, according to authorities. Details of the Attack Law enforcement indicated that Stock was targeted as he was departing from a location in the vicinity of the city center landmark. He had been present for hours at the building managing the setup of safety equipment, which had been controversially occupied by squatters, it was reported. "Authorities believe the man was confronted by three unknown suspects after he parked his car, and they began shooting at him before running from the location on foot," authorities stated. Security camera video reportedly captured a individual with dreadlocked hair and wearing what resembled a protective services outfit opening fire on Stock before making his escape. The DJ sought to escape after he was shot but collapsed across the street. Police added that Stock had an weapon on his person and it was not a robbery during the attack. Important clues, like bullet casings, were discovered at the location. Appeal for Witnesses Authorities have requested anyone who saw the event who may have seen the suspects to contact them. "Our information indicates they covered significant ground after the attack, and officers have been following their trail to find their destination," remarked an authority figure. Outpouring of Grief His sister, Nicole Stock, expressed the relatives are devastated to understand the tragedy. "I am in shock. I don't have words," she said."Everyone understood he was a voice for many people. He was a fearless commentator about subjects not many people were ready to speak about. This is a profound tragedy." She appealed to the public to refrain from sharing explicit content from the incident, noting this was an extremely painful time, particularly for Stock's young family. Life Beyond the Decks Stock was the host of Ngicel' iVisa, a reality show that premiered on a popular local digital satellite entertainment channel. Apart from his media career, Stock was involved in various business ventures, including security provision, offering elite guarding services and securing prestigious gatherings across South Africa. He was also understood to participate in real estate operations and participated in tenant removals. Condolences Pour In His murder has sent the nation reeling and triggered an outpouring of tributes from his fans, the authorities and political parties. A senior figure remarked he was furious and grief-stricken by Stock's killing. "He expressed his views without fear or favour. He even challenged me and my policies as a public official. He was a shining model of who we must aspire to be," was his tribute. A political leader stated the "shocking killing of DJ Warras in the middle of the day is a tragedy for all South Africans". A industry leader said that "Stock was far beyond a face of a reality series. He was a skilled narrator, a true devotee of sound and a generous spirit who brought excitement and dynamism to every appearance. His commitment to his craft left an indefinable mark." In a release, the network he worked for declared Stock was known for his magnetism, kindness and sharp wit, adding that his legacy "will endure". Context of Crime South Africa, the African economic powerhouse, has one of the planet's most severe rates of violent death, fuelled by property crime and organized criminal activity, with some over sixty individuals losing their lives per day between April and September, based on police data.