Family members used bottles of water to wash the pavement whereWarrick Stock, also known as DJ Warras, was shot dead in Johannesburg’s CBD on Tuesday afternoon, quietly trying to restore a measure of dignity at a scene that had held them for hours. The shooting took place opposite the Carlton Centre,on the corner of Von Wielligh and Commissioner Street,after the well-known DJ and media personality parked his vehicle. on the corner of Von Wielligh and Commissioner Street, According to Johannesburg Central SAPS spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko, the victim was approached by three unknown suspects who opened fire before fleeing the scene on foot.
“The motive for the shooting is currently unknown. No arrests have been made yet, and the investigation is underway,” Sibeko said. Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) superintendent Xolani Fihla confirmed that JMPD officers were the first responders after being stopped by members of the public who alerted them to the shooting.
“We can confirm the shooting. Any finer details, including the identity of the victim, will be released by the police,” Fihla said. Family members and friends remained at the scene for several hours as police and forensic services carried out their work.
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Those present said they made efforts to leave the area but were asked to wait until the pathology service van had departed. The body was removed later in the afternoon, shortly after 4pm, after the scene was finally cleared. As the cordon lifted, relatives comforted one another while cleaning the pavement where the incident occurred.
In a statement, Gauteng police confirmed that the victim was targeted after parking his vehicle opposite the Carlton Centre. A murder case has been opened, and police are searching for three suspects. Speaking from the crime scene, the DJ’s sister, Nicole Stock, appealed for calm and respect.
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