DJ Vetty Hospitalised, in Critical Condition After Being Shot, Fans React To The Sad News

DJ Vetty Hospitalised, in Critical Condition After Being Shot, Fans React To The Sad News

  • Famous music producer DJ Vettys got shot on Monday, 29 January, in Pretoria after leaving Problem Child's birthday celebration
  • As per a statement from DJ Vettys team, he is in critical condition in an undisclosed hospital
  • DJ Vettys family noted that the disc jockey needs the prayer of his fans as they thanked those who had reached out to them
DJ Vettys has been shot.
DJ Vettys is said to be fighting for his life in hospital following the shooting. Image: @djvettys
Source: UGC

News of DJ Vettys incident circulates

The famous music producer and DJ got shot as he was leaving Problem Child's birthday celebration. The party took place at a club called Top Notch Lifestyle, previously called Ayepyep Sunnyside.

DJ Vettys' team released a statement saying he is in critical condition in an undisclosed hospital.

“DJ Vettys was involved in an unfortunate incident after a shooting in the evening as he was leaving a gig. Thankfully, he survived, but he is in a critical condition and receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.”

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“His family and management would like to thank everyone who has reached out with concern, and we ask that you continue to pray for his speedy recovery.”

The shooting took place ta Pretoria

Stating further, it was noted that the unfortunate incident took place at Pretoria on Monday, January 2, 2024. However, the place where the bullet hit him was not stated.

Netizens react to DJ Vetty's shooting

Reacting to the statement the family, netizens said DJ Vetty was late DJ Sumbody's best friend. Here are some of the comments below:

@KitsoDaKit:

"What's happening in the industry? Vettys moss is DJ Sumbody's best friend?"

@jacksinthumule8:

"Word of mouth says he opened a nightclub; that type of business is not for the faint-hearted; you constantly have to look over your shoulder."

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@cutieboothang:

"We need a documentary on the "Behind the scenes" of DJs in SA. It seems music isn't the industry putting them in this amount of danger."

@Kelo_kelzy

"Haibo, it has to be the same person/people who killed Sumbody."

@karabelo_Moi4

"Maybe those thugs wanted to have a share in his business, the new club in Centurion Hawayu."

@kgauza_k

"To think he was DJ Somebody's close associate."

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Source: Briefly.co.za

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