Police in Gauteng have provided further details in the unfortunate and tragic incident of Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs' untimely passing.
Fleurs was shot and killed in Honeydew in Johannesburg at approximately 20h30 last night while he had stopped at a filling station in a VW Golf 8 GTI that he was driving.
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The Police Statement reads:
Police Are On The Lookout For Suspects After A Professional Soccer Player Was Shot And Killed Before He Was Hijacked His Car
Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni has appointed a team of seasoned detectives from the provincial office to investigate and search for the suspects after a 24-year-old Premiership soccer player was shot and killed before he was hijacked his car in Honeydew on Wednesday, 03 April 2024 at approximately 20h30.
It is reported that the victim who was driving a red VW Golf 8 GTI drove into the petrol station in 14th Avenue, corner Hendrik Potgieter. While waiting to be served by the petrol attendant, he was confronted by two armed males who came driving a white BMW 1 Series. The suspects pointed him with a firearm and took him out of his vehicle, then shot him once on the upper body. One suspect drove off with the victim's car followed by his accomplice.
The victim was taken to the nearest medical care centre where he was certified dead on arrival.
Police have opened a case of murder and car hijacking for investigation, and no arrests have been made yet.
Police are appealing to anyone who might have information that can help in the investigation or assist in the apprehension of the suspects to please call the nearest police station or call crime stop on 08600 10111.
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Meanwhile, the PSL has confirmed that a moment of silence will be observed for Fleurs at all DStv Premiership, Motsepe Foundation Championship, and DStv Diski Challenge fixtures this weekend.
Soccer Laduma extends heartfelt condolences to Fleurs' family and loved ones, Kaizer Chiefs, and the entire football fraternity during this difficult time.
May Fleurs' soul rest in peace.
