South Africa's top police official says an arrest is imminent in the murder of media figure Warrick Stock. General Fannie Masemola promised the public that the primary suspect in the killing of the popular DJ, known as Warras, would be in custody before Monday. The broadcaster and businessman was shot dead in a daytime attack outside a Johannesburg building he was helping to secure. Police have already questioned multiple persons of interest following a raid on that property.
The victim operated a security firm focused on reclaiming hijacked buildings, specifically the Zambezi Building, where he was killed. He had secured several court orders for protection against individuals there, with the most recent filed just days before his death. During the subsequent police raid, investigators recovered cell phones containing messages that appeared to celebrate the murder. Officials have suggested the suspects in this case might be connected to other violent crimes in the Gauteng region.
Authorities describe the shooting as a targeted hit, noting nothing was stolen from the victim. Three attackers were involved, with one firing the fatal shots before all fled on foot. The police commissioner expressed confidence in a breakthrough, emphasizing round-the-clock work by investigative teams to finalize the case. This has generated a mix of public hope and skepticism, as the nation awaits a resolution for a man widely respected for his community efforts.
The victim operated a security firm focused on reclaiming hijacked buildings, specifically the Zambezi Building, where he was killed. He had secured several court orders for protection against individuals there, with the most recent filed just days before his death. During the subsequent police raid, investigators recovered cell phones containing messages that appeared to celebrate the murder. Officials have suggested the suspects in this case might be connected to other violent crimes in the Gauteng region.
Authorities describe the shooting as a targeted hit, noting nothing was stolen from the victim. Three attackers were involved, with one firing the fatal shots before all fled on foot. The police commissioner expressed confidence in a breakthrough, emphasizing round-the-clock work by investigative teams to finalize the case. This has generated a mix of public hope and skepticism, as the nation awaits a resolution for a man widely respected for his community efforts.
