TikTok fans are posting “RIP Puff and Jackie” messages online after news circulated the couple had passed away in a reported shooting.
Brandon “Puff’ Kalicharan and his wife, Jeconiah “Jackie” Pillay have been named as the victims of a shooting in Durban, South Africa. According to local reports, the couple was killed in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday afternoon at about 2:30pm.
Their nine-year-old daughter was also in their vehicle; she was rushed to a nearby hospital where she shortly passed away.
Tributes for the family are pouring in for TikTok so here’s what we know about their death.
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RIP: Puff and Jackie reportedly passed away in South Africa shooting
The Kalicharans were on St Peters Road in Springfield Park, Durban when the shooting occurred. A heavily armed gunman shot more than 50 bullets at their Volkswagen Amarok on both sides. Puff, 42, and Jackie, 34, died at the scene. Their daughter was found in critical condition by paramedics; she passed away in the hospital.
KwaZulu-Natal police estimate the motive was seemingly drug-related as Brandon Kalicharan “had been on the Hawks’ radar for some time.” Spokesperson Robert Netshiunda also told ENCA that Puff was “alleged to be one of the drug lords in Chatsworth,” but verification is needed.
The Hawks are South Africa’s Directorate For Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), which targets organized and economic crime.
Pillay, however, denied drug dealer accusations in 2021. Their home was raided several times since 2020, though no drugs or illegal firearms were found on their property, she claimed to Post South Africa.
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The gunmen involved in their deaths are unknown.
Tributes pour in for Puff and Jackie
The pair were known for their couple TikTok videos, during which fans saw a glimpse of their lavish lifestyle.
Tribute videos for the Kalicharans have garnered at least two million views, with many sending their condolences to their young daughter.
“Rest In Peace Puff, Jackie, and the beautiful little one,” a fan wrote. “My deepest condolences to the family.”
A second said: “My heart leads for the innocent little girl who had a whole life ahead of her. May God receive her soul,”
One person added: “so sorry for your loss prayers for family and friends.”
“I feel sorry for his family, especially his daughter, her life was taken away from her,” another commented on Twitter.
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