South African footballer and Olympian Luke Fleurs killed in hijacking
South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been killed in a hijacking in Johannesburg
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME
Published - Apr 04, 2024, 11:12 AM ET
Last Updated - Apr 04, 2024, 11:12 AM EDT
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African footballer and Olympian Luke Fleurs has been killed in a hijacking in Johannesburg, his Kaizer Chiefs club said on Thursday.
The 24-year-old defender was shot while waiting to be attended to at a petrol station in the Honeydew suburb in Johannesburg, according to police.
“Luke Fleurs tragically lost his life last night during a hijacking incident in Johannesburg. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time,” Kaizer Chiefs said in a statement.
According to police spokesperson Mavela Masondo, the attackers fled with Fleur's vehicle and police were investigating a case of murder and car hijacking.
