Shocking! Former football player killed outside home

Former South African football player Marc Batchelor was shot dead outside his home in a targeted killing, reports NDTV. He was reportedly driving home when the alleged incident took place.

"He was driving to his house and he was accosted by two guys on a motorcycle. They fired shots at him and he died in his vehicle and the suspects drove away without taking anything," said police spokesman Lungelo Dlamini to AFP.

The motive of the attack is yet to be found and no arrests have been made in this case, said police.

He has  played for Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Moroka Swallows and Supersport United. He had a prolonged dispute over a girlfriend with athlete Oscar Pistorius who was convicted of murdering Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.