Kaizer Chiefs player Luke Fleur reportedly fought bravely against two armed hijackers before his tragic death.
The 24-year-old defender was shot dead on Wednesday, April 3, at the Constantia Service Center in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Florida.according to sunday worldPolice downloaded video footage of the incident for investigation.
A source who saw the footage told the magazine that Fleur was driving a red VW Golf 8 GTI (with two people inside) when four people in a white BMW 1 Series entered a gas station and saw Fleur. He said he was following me.
The BMW reportedly parked next to Ms Fleur's car and two men wearing balaclavas got out of the car while the other two remained behind.
“They went to the VW Golf and opened the back door. The two boys in Fleur's car got out of the car and ran towards the back of the gas station to hide. They then drove Fleur into the car. Getting out of the car, he ran toward the gas station store.
“When the two hijackers got into his car and tried to drive away in Fleur's car, he ran towards it and fought the hijackers. He ran up to the car, grabbed the door, and He tried to eliminate the hijackers who were in the driver's seat. He fought them and almost hit the gas station wall trying to drive the car.
“During the scuffle, Fleur yelled at the hijackers in the driver's seat, saying, 'No, you can't do that.' They overpowered him and one of them hit his left chest at close range. shot,” the source said.
Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Mabela Masondo said in a statement on Thursday that Fleur was taken to the nearest medical center where she was pronounced dead on arrival. No arrests have been made at this stage.
professional career
The centre-back started his career at Ubuntu Cape Town before spending five years at SuperSport United.
He also represented South Africa at U-17 and U-23 level, including competing in the postponed 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Kaizer Chiefs pays tribute
Last year, he joined the Chiefs and described it as a “dream come true.” Sadly, he had not yet made his debut in Amakhosi.
On Thursday, Soweto Giants paid tribute to the defender and expressed their condolences to his family and friends.
“It is with great sadness that we announce that Kaizer Chiefs player Luke Fleur tragically lost his life in a hijacking in Johannesburg last night.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time. SAPS is handling the matter and further details will be provided in due course. May his beloved soul rest in peace. To.” Read the club's statement.
Click here to read more articles by NOKUTHULA NGCOBO
