JOHANNESBURG — A well-known South African radio and club DJ was shot dead in central Johannesburg on Tuesday, authorities said, in a killing that has sent shockwaves through a country struggling with high levels of violent crime.

Dec. 17 (UPI) -- A well-known South African radio and club DJ was fatally shot sparking nationwide outrage in a country already struggling with high crime rates.

A popular South African radio and club DJ, Warrick Stock, also known as DJ Warras, was shot dead in the heart of Johannesburg on Tuesday, highlighting the country’s ongoing struggle with violent crime.