South African footballer and Olympian Luke Fleurs has been killed in a hijacking in Johannesburg, his Kaizer Chiefs club said overnight.
The 24-year-old defender was shot while waiting to be served at a petrol station in the suburb of Honeydew, according to police.
“Luke Fleurs tragically lost his life lastnight 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.
Luke Fleurs, of Supersport United, played for South Africa's under-23 side at the Tokyo Olympics. Photo / AP
According to police spokesperson Mavela Masondo, the attackers fled with Fleur’s vehicle and police were investigating a case of murder and car hijacking.
