Key Takeaways
- CCTV footage shows two men allegedly involved in the shooting of Warrick Stock, also known as DJ Warras, on December 16th in Joburg’s CBD.
- The footage shows Stock exiting a hijacked building, Zambesi House, and walking towards Fox Street with an unidentified man.
- The alleged shooter is seen in the crowd, dressed in a green t-shirt, blue floral shorts, sandals, and a cap, and is captured on camera picking up something from the ground, possibly the keys to the Audi Q7 that Stock was using.
- The gun used to kill Stock was concealed in a dark yellow gift bag, which was picked up by one of the suspects near the informal street vendors stalls.
- The suspects are seen calmly walking away from the scene, with the shooter following his accomplice towards Fox Street.
Introduction to the Incident
The CCTV footage supplied to EWN provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the shooting of Warrick Stock, also known as DJ Warras, on December 16th in Joburg’s CBD. The footage shows two men, one believed to be the gunman and the other his accomplice, allegedly involved in the shooting. At 16 minutes past 12, Stock is seen exiting Zambesi House, a hijacked building on Von Wielligh Street in Marshalltown, accompanied by an unidentified man in a white t-shirt. Stock had just finished assisting contractors who were installing a biometric system in the foyer of the building.
The Events Leading Up to the Shooting
As Stock and the unidentified man walk out of shot towards Fox Street, Stock briefly steps into a vehicle he was using on the day, an Audi Q7, which is parked just a few meters away near some street vendors. According to testimony by the investigating officer, Stock opens the passenger side door, gets into the vehicle while having a conversation on his cellphone, before closing the vehicle and locking it. He then starts making his way back to Zambesi House. This sequence of events occurs within a 54-second time frame, and it is during this time that the alleged shooter is seen in the crowd. The shooter is dressed in a green t-shirt, blue floral shorts, sandals, and a cap, and is captured on camera shooting Stock five times.
The Shooting and Aftermath
The CCTV footage shows people frantically ducking for cover as the shooting occurs, and the alleged shooter is seen doubling back to pick up something from the ground, possibly the keys to the Audi Q7 that Stock was using. The keys were never found, and it is believed that the shooter may have taken them. The shooter then calmly walks towards Fox Street, and from another angle, another suspect is seen picking up two bags near the informal street vendors stalls. One of the bags is a dark yellow gift bag, which is believed to have contained the gun used to kill Stock. The main shooter was captured earlier, flagged by his accomplice, carrying the same bag.
The Suspects’ Escape
The suspects are seen quickly following each other as they make their way towards Fox Street, calmly walking away from the scene of the crime. The footage provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the shooting, as well as the suspects’ escape. The investigating officer’s testimony and the CCTV footage provide a comprehensive understanding of the events surrounding the shooting of Warrick Stock. The footage has been used to piece together the events of that day and to identify the suspects involved in the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and the footage is being used as evidence in the case.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the CCTV footage provided to EWN has shed light on the events surrounding the shooting of Warrick Stock, also known as DJ Warras, on December 16th in Joburg’s CBD. The footage shows two men, one believed to be the gunman and the other his accomplice, allegedly involved in the shooting. The footage provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the shooting, as well as the suspects’ escape. The investigation is ongoing, and the footage is being used as evidence in the case. The key takeaways from the footage include the identification of the suspects, the events leading up to the shooting, and the suspects’ escape. The footage has been instrumental in piecing together the events of that day and will be used to bring the perpetrators to justice.
