🔗 Share this article Grief as Beloved South African DJ Killed in the City of Johannesburg. Warrick Stock was shot by a suspect with dreadlocks in the middle of the day, police say. A popular South African radio and club DJ has been fatally gunned down in the metropolis of Johannesburg, causing national outrage across a nation grappling with entrenched crime. Warrick Stock, widely recognized as DJ Warras, was attacked in the city centre on the afternoon of Tuesday. Officials stated the forty-year-old presenter was approached by three individuals, one of whom shot at him before escaping on foot. The reason behind the incident is unknown and no arrests have taken place, as per the official statement. The Fatal Incident Police revealed that Stock was targeted as he was departing from a premises in the vicinity of the Carlton Centre. He had been present for hours at the site overseeing the installation of security systems, which had been controversially occupied by unidentified individuals, as per local media. "The report indicates the man was approached by three unknown suspects after he parked his car, and they shot at him before running from the location on foot," authorities said. Surveillance tape showed a suspect with dreadlocked hair and dressed in what resembled a security uniform opening fire on Stock before making his escape. The DJ tried to run away after he was wounded but fell down a short distance away. Officials noted that Stock had an gun that was not fired and it was not a robbery during the assault. Important clues, like bullet casings, were found at the crime scene. Appeal for Witnesses Authorities have requested eyewitnesses who may have witnessed the attack to come forward. "We know they covered significant ground after the attack, and police have been following their trail to establish their destination," added an official. Outpouring of Grief His sister, a close relative, stated the family was struggling to understand the tragedy. "Words fail me. I cannot express the pain," she stated."Everyone understood he was a representative for countless citizens. He was a fearless commentator about issues not many people were willing to speak about. This is a tremendous loss." She appealed to the community to refrain from sharing graphic images from the scene, explaining this was an deeply traumatic time, especially for Stock's young family. Life Beyond the Decks Stock was the host of Ngicel' iVisa, a television program that aired on a South African digital satellite entertainment channel. Apart from his role as a presenter, Stock was active in various commercial activities, including security provision, offering elite guarding services and securing major functions across South Africa. He was also said to be engaged in property management and was involved in building evictions. Condolences Pour In His killing has sent the nation reeling and triggered an flood of condolences from his audience, the government and political parties. A senior figure commented he was angry and saddened by Stock's killing. "He expressed his views boldly and honestly. He even challenged me and my decisions as a public official. He was a pure example of who we ought to be," he stated. A political leader commented the "brazen murder of DJ Warras in broad daylight is a tragedy for all South Africans". A broadcasting director said that "DJ Warras was not merely a face of a reality series. He was a gifted communicator, a passionate music lover and a generous spirit who brought happiness and vitality to every performance. His dedication to creativity left an indefinable mark." In a release, the channel he worked for said Stock was known for his magnetism, approachability and quick humor, adding that his influence "will be remembered". Context of Crime South Africa, the continent's most industrialised nation, has one of the world's highest rates of violent death, fuelled by property crime and organized criminal activity, with some 63 people murdered daily according to recent data, according to government figures.
Warrick Stock was shot by a suspect with dreadlocks in the middle of the day, police say. A popular South African radio and club DJ has been fatally gunned down in the metropolis of Johannesburg, causing national outrage across a nation grappling with entrenched crime. Warrick Stock, widely recognized as DJ Warras, was attacked in the city centre on the afternoon of Tuesday. Officials stated the forty-year-old presenter was approached by three individuals, one of whom shot at him before escaping on foot. The reason behind the incident is unknown and no arrests have taken place, as per the official statement. The Fatal Incident Police revealed that Stock was targeted as he was departing from a premises in the vicinity of the Carlton Centre. He had been present for hours at the site overseeing the installation of security systems, which had been controversially occupied by unidentified individuals, as per local media. "The report indicates the man was approached by three unknown suspects after he parked his car, and they shot at him before running from the location on foot," authorities said. Surveillance tape showed a suspect with dreadlocked hair and dressed in what resembled a security uniform opening fire on Stock before making his escape. The DJ tried to run away after he was wounded but fell down a short distance away. Officials noted that Stock had an gun that was not fired and it was not a robbery during the assault. Important clues, like bullet casings, were found at the crime scene. Appeal for Witnesses Authorities have requested eyewitnesses who may have witnessed the attack to come forward. "We know they covered significant ground after the attack, and police have been following their trail to establish their destination," added an official. Outpouring of Grief His sister, a close relative, stated the family was struggling to understand the tragedy. "Words fail me. I cannot express the pain," she stated."Everyone understood he was a representative for countless citizens. He was a fearless commentator about issues not many people were willing to speak about. This is a tremendous loss." She appealed to the community to refrain from sharing graphic images from the scene, explaining this was an deeply traumatic time, especially for Stock's young family. Life Beyond the Decks Stock was the host of Ngicel' iVisa, a television program that aired on a South African digital satellite entertainment channel. Apart from his role as a presenter, Stock was active in various commercial activities, including security provision, offering elite guarding services and securing major functions across South Africa. He was also said to be engaged in property management and was involved in building evictions. Condolences Pour In His killing has sent the nation reeling and triggered an flood of condolences from his audience, the government and political parties. A senior figure commented he was angry and saddened by Stock's killing. "He expressed his views boldly and honestly. He even challenged me and my decisions as a public official. He was a pure example of who we ought to be," he stated. A political leader commented the "brazen murder of DJ Warras in broad daylight is a tragedy for all South Africans". A broadcasting director said that "DJ Warras was not merely a face of a reality series. He was a gifted communicator, a passionate music lover and a generous spirit who brought happiness and vitality to every performance. His dedication to creativity left an indefinable mark." In a release, the channel he worked for said Stock was known for his magnetism, approachability and quick humor, adding that his influence "will be remembered". Context of Crime South Africa, the continent's most industrialised nation, has one of the world's highest rates of violent death, fuelled by property crime and organized criminal activity, with some 63 people murdered daily according to recent data, according to government figures.