Chiefs talent dies in hijacking

April 4, 2024 92

Tributes are flooding in for Kaizer Chiefs player, Luke Fleurs, who tragically lost his life in a hijacking last night.

According to the police, Fleurs (24) was shot and killed before his car was hijacked in Honeydew, Johannesburg.

It is with a great deal of sadness that we announce that Kaizer Chiefs player, 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.

The SAPS are handling… pic.twitter.com/4CTCiH1I41

— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) April 4, 2024

In a statement, police say he had just drove into a petrol station at 14th Avenue, corner Hendrik Potgieter Road, in his red VW Golf 8 GTI when tragedy struck.

“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 statement reads.

Everyone at SuperSport United is saddened to learn of the passing of former Spartan, Luke Fleurs 💙

Our deepest condolences to the Fleurs family, friends and everyone at @KaizerChiefs. 🕊

May your soul Rest In eternal Peace. 🙏#MatsatsantsaUnified pic.twitter.com/nLIXSURrXH

— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) April 4, 2024

Following the incident, Fleurs was taken to the nearest medical care centre where he was certified dead on arrival.

“One suspect drove off with the victim’s car followed by his accomplice. Police have opened a case of murder and car hijacking for investigation, and no arrests have been made yet,” says Police Spokesperson, Mavela Masondo.

Fleurs began his soccer career in 2013 when he joined the Ubuntu Cape Town Academy before later joining SuperSport United, and Kaizer Chiefs as a free-agent in October 2023.

His passing has sparked anger over the high levels of violent crime in the country.

According to the latest crime statistics, about 86 people are murdered every day, three of whom are children.

Luke Fluers signs his biggest contract yet and still only 24 with so much to look forward to in his career.
Last night he’s gunned down senselessly – we can’t live like this @SAPoliceService

Am I next?
Rest in peace young Luke 💔 🕊️ https://t.co/bIrrhoX59M

— Mazola J. Molefe (@superjourno) April 4, 2024

They took his car together with other belongings and still that was enough for them, they took his young life also. May Luke Fluers soul rest in eternal peace🙏🏾🕊💔 pic.twitter.com/cNodQhwFPd

— Ka_Lindamkhonto (@Ka_Lindamkhonto) April 4, 2024

Kana it was also around this time of the night we received news of Meyiwa’s passing. That “shot and killed” line in articles about Luke Fluers is hella triggering 💔

— Lesilo Rula (@kay_mahapa) April 3, 2024

Luke Fluers had a dream like many South Africans. To do what he loves, which is to play football for the club. Many South people leave for work and never come back because of crime in this country. Its a norm we live in. Crime bas robbed so many of us, you and your loved ones.

— Bhut’Malume (@NhlanhlaKumalo3) April 4, 2024

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬

Sad sad news as Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fluers passes on due to car hijacking.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 💐💔 pic.twitter.com/CpUPq6iEmz

— Selebalo Karabo Phasha (@TheeSportsGuy01) April 4, 2024