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Luke Fleurs, the 24-year-old defender who signed for Kaizer Chiefs last year, has been tragically shot dead in a ‘hijacking incident’ in Johannesburg. The South African club released a statement, which read: ‘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 the matter and further details will be communicated in due course. ‘May his dear soul rest in peace.’ 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 South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, added: ‘I am saddened by the passing of Kaizer Chiefs defender and former junior international Luke Fleurs. ‘I am saddened that yet another life has been cut short due to violent crime. My thoughts are with the Fleurs and Amakhosi family, and the entire South African
Football fraternity.’ More to follow…