A week after the tragic death of Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs, the South African Police Service has made significant progress in the case. Fleurs was fatally shot in a hijacking incident in Johannesburg, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the football community worldwide.
According to the South African Police Service, six suspects have been arrested in connection with Fleurs' death. The suspects were apprehended in Slovoville, Soweto, in the early hours of Wednesday. Additionally, the victim's car, which had been stripped, was recovered earlier in the week. also read: Kaizer Chiefs' Luke Fleurs Dies in Johannesburg Hijacking
The police believe that the arrested individuals are part of a larger syndicate responsible for car hijackings in Gauteng. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are actively searching for more suspects.
A memorial service for Luke Fleurs will be held at FNB Stadium on Thursday, April 11, to honor his memory and celebrate his life.
HMR News Updates extends its deepest condolences to the Fleurs family, Kaizer Chiefs, and the football fraternity at large during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Luke Fleurs.
