Luke Fleurs Dies: South African Footballer and Olympian Shot Dead in Hijacking
According to police spokesperson Mavela Masondo, the attackers fled with Fleur's vehicle and police were investigating a case of murder and car hijacking. Fleurs previously played for the national under-23 side, representing South Africa at the Tokyo Olympics.
Johannesburg, April 4: 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. Former Spain FA President Luis Rubiales Detained Amid Corruption Probe.
“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. Fleurs previously played for the national under-23 side, representing South Africa at the Tokyo Olympics. Latest FIFA Rankings: Indian Football Team Drops Four Places to 121 After Defeat to Afghanistan in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
Fleurs is the latest among thousands of people who are victims of fatal hijackings in South Africa, which has one of the highest murder rates in the world. The latest official crime statistics from October to December last year showed 5,973 hijacking cases reported.
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