Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs has reportedly died on Wednesday night. Fleurs is said to have been shot and killed in Florida, in a botched car hijacking.
The 24-year-old joined Chiefs in October after leaving SuperSport United and despite not making his debut yet, was still considered one of the brightest defensive prospects in South African football.
A source close to the situation confirmed the news to iReport South Africa on Wednesday night.
“Yes, it is true, Luke was gunned down in a hijacking. Sad, very said,” said the informant.
Said SA Police Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo: “The police are waiting for information on the incident for now,”