Luke Fleurs, a 24-year-old South African footballer and Olympian, was tragically shot dead by robbers in a car hijacking incident in Johannesburg. Fleurs, a defender for the South African Premier Division side Kaizer Chiefs and a former South Africa junior international, was attacked at a petrol station in the Johannesburg suburb of Florida on Wednesday night. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he later succumbed to his injuries. The incident has sparked widespread mourning within the football community, with Kaizer Chiefs and fans expressing their condolences. Fleurs' death is the latest in a series of violent crimes in South Africa, highlighting the ongoing issue of crime in the nation.
South African footballer Luke Fleurs was shot dead during an attempted car hijacking The 24-year-old Kaizer Chiefs player was shot dead at a petrol station in the Johannesburg suburb of Florida on Wednesday night. Fleurs was waiting at the station when he was approached by… https://t.co/24dIZLspDz
South African footballer Luke Fleurs was shot dead by robbers in Johannesburg in the latest incident to shock the crime-ridden nation, police and his club said on Thursday ➡️ https://t.co/b3m5uAsIty #AFPSports https://t.co/k3oz0TbTai
A South African footballer and Olympian has been killed in a hijacking in South Africa, the player's club has said Read more 🔗 https://t.co/6uKPKPYFsR
From @TheAthletic: Luke Fleurs, a 24-year-old South African soccer player, died after being shot during a “hijacking incident” in Johannesburg on Wednesday. https://t.co/2LHMrQLdAr
24-year-old Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs has been shot dead in Johannesburg during a car-jacking. 🇿🇦 Absolutely heartbreaking to hear. Sending our thoughts to all his family and friends. May he rest in peace. 🕊️💔 https://t.co/AjjaV3jOlm
🚨 24-year-old South African defender Luke Fleurs has been shot dead during a car-jacking incident in Johannesburg. 🇿🇦 Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this heartbreaking time. 🕊️💔 (Source: BBC) https://t.co/QB9CV4wDYb
Former South Africa junior international shot dead in hijacking https://t.co/7iLxMslwtY https://t.co/uAGexuubwL
South African footballer and Olympian Luke Fleurs has been killed in a hijacking in Johannesburg, his Kaizer Chiefs club said on Thursday. https://t.co/SqMJXRtdLZ
South African defender Luke Fleurs has died after being shot during a “hijacking incident” in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The 24-year-old, who played for South African Premier Division side Kaizer Chiefs, was taken to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
"May his dear soul rest in peace." Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the death of South African defender Luke Fleurs, 24, following a car hijacking in Johannesburg https://t.co/nyRaKRQbdj
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Luke Fleurs dead at 24: Kaizer Chiefs defender and Olympics star tragically killed in botched hijacking, reports say https://t.co/WgXG1u9hkt https://t.co/PmuW7K7ffh
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