Tanzania, April 4 -- The South African football fraternity is in mourning following the tragic death of Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs on Wednesday night.

Fleurs was reportedly shot and killed during a carjacking in Florida.

Sources close to the club have confirmed the news to Nation Sport.

While driving home west of Johannesburg, Fleurs encountered carjackers who demanded his car keys.

In a tragic turn of events, Fleurs is said to have been shot dead after refusing to comply.

South African Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said authorities were awaiting information from crime scene investigators and would make further comment when they had it.

"The police are currently awaiting information on the incident," ...