Amapiano hitmaker DJ Sumbody shot dead

South African music producer, DJ Sumbody is dead.

The Amapiano hitmaker was shot dead in the early hours of Sunday, November 20 in Johannesburg.

According to local platforms, the deceased was traveling with his entourage on Woodmead Road when some unidentified gunmen attacked them, spraying bullets at their car.

DJ Sumbody and his bodyguard died instantly after being caught in the violence.

A third person believed to be one of DJ Sumbody’s bodyguards is in critical condition after miraculously surviving the barrage of bullets, according to Linda Ikeji Blog.

DJ Sumbody was scheduled to perform at the All White Veuve Clicquot Picnic prior to his demise.

The motive behind their death is yet to be established.

Confirming the attack, the Police in Gauteng said they are searching for suspects and investigating circumstances that led to a shooting in Woodmead.

Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo said in a statement: "Police received a complaint about a shooting on Woodmead Drive at approximately 12.30am. Upon arrival at the scene, police found two people inside a VW Golf with gunshot wounds. Both victims, a driver, and a passenger were certified dead on the scene.

"It was reported that the third victim, who was driving a BMW X5, was taken to the nearest medical care centre after sustaining gunshot wounds.

"Gauteng acting provincial commissioner Major-General Tommy Mthombeni, has deployed maximum resources to trace suspects responsible for this shooting.

"Police appeal to anyone with information that can help in the investigation or assist in the apprehension of the suspects to call the crime stop number or report to the nearest police station. Information can also be given anonymously via my SAPS App that can be downloaded from any smartphone."

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