South African Police Service spokesperson Mavela Masondo disclosed that two armed individuals approached Fleurs and demanded him to exit his vehicle before fatally shooting him. He was declared deceased upon reaching the hospital. One of the assailants reportedly drove away with the car, while no arrests have been made so far.
Fleurs, a native of Cape Town, emerged from the Ubuntu Football Academy and formerly played for SuperSport United. He had recently transferred to Chiefs on a free deal after departing from SuperSport at the conclusion of the previous season. However, he had not yet made his debut for the Soweto giants.
In a statement, Chiefs expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Luke Fleurs during a carjacking incident in Johannesburg. They extended their condolences to his family and friends during this challenging time. The South African Police Service is overseeing the investigation, with further information to be provided later.
Describing Fleurs on their website, Kaiser Chiefs characterized him as an adept defender with remarkable technical skills.