South African DJ and media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock was shot and killed in Johannesburg on Tuesday. The incident reportedly occurred outside the Carlton Centre.
Conflicting initial reports about his condition were later confirmed as fatal by friends and industry peers. According to an account shared online, Stock was handling security at a building where illegal occupants were being evicted. He was allegedly shot by occupants of a passing vehicle after stepping outside.
A well-known figure from his time on YFM and in television, Stock also ran a VIP security firm and was known for his outspoken commentary on social media. Tributes have poured in from across the music and entertainment industry, with many expressing shock and mourning his loss.
JUST IN
A popular South African DJ has been shot dead in Johannesburg.
The family is on scene as it is still cordoned off.
We will mention the name once the family gives the go-ahead.More details to follow…#sabcnews pic.twitter.com/7WgbfdFD8s
— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) December 16, 2025
Police have not yet released an official statement. The shooting highlights ongoing concerns about violent crime in South Africa.