South Africa national team captain and Orlando Pirates goal keeper Senzo Meyiwa was shot and killed in Vosloorus.
The 27-year-old was murdered after an altercation with three men according to the South African Football Association.
According to South African police, there was an “altercation” between Meyiwa and three armed men:
Info at this stage is that 7 men entered the house. There was an altercation. #SenzoMeyiwa was shot. Suspects fled on foot.
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) October 26, 2014
The incident happened at around 20h00, Zamo Section in Vosloorus. Reward of up to R150 000 is on offer 4 any info that can lead to arrest.
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) October 26, 2014
Update: there were 7 people inside the house. Two suspects went into the house, one remained outside. The 3 fled on foot after the shooting
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) October 26, 2014
h/t Deadspin