Popular South African music producer and Amapiano colonizer identified as Oupa John Sefoka but better known as DJ Sumbody, has reportedly been shot dead.
Information gathered was the Amapiano artist was allegedly shot dead in the early hours of Sunday, November 20, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Local news reported that DJ Sumbody and his escorts were traveling on Woodmead Road when unknown gunmen attacked their vehicle.
It was als0o reported that DJ Sumbody and one of his bodyguards died on the spot, whereas the third person identified to be one of his bodyguards is in critical condition after miraculously surviving the barrage of bullets.
Gauteng police force who confirmed this incident said that they are currently in search of the possible suspect of the gruesome murder and also investigating the circumstances that could have led to Sumbody’s death.
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.”
