Four injured in drive-by shooting near Brisbane boxing event

Four people were shot and hospitalized on Saturday evening after a vehicle fired guns at a venue in Logan, a suburb south of Brisbane. Queensland police responded to the scene in Loganholme shortly after 8:15 p.m. when they received reports of gunfire. The vehicle involved was spotted driving away from the area. All four victims were transported to the hospital for treatment and evaluation.

The shooting occurred at Fitzys Loganholme on Bryants Road. The venue was preparing to host the Logan City Titles Fight Night. This event was scheduled to take place on Saturday. Police Deputy Commander Chris Stream visited the site. He described the scene as confronting. He confirmed to the Today program that multiple people had sustained gunshot wounds.

Local leaders reacted with shock to the incident. Logan Mayor Jon Raven said the event sent a shockwave through the community. He noted that residents in the area were frightened by what happened. Raven stated that Logan had never experienced an incident of this nature before. He expressed his support for the victims, the staff, and everyone present at the event that night.

Raven shared that he had attended similar events in the past. He described them as family-friendly environments where many children were present. He emphasized the emotional toll of the shooting on these families. The mayor said the experience would impact the children for the rest of their lives. He highlighted the specific purpose of the night, which was to help steer young people away from violence.

The mayor spoke about the organizer of the event. Raven said the organizer was passionate about boxing and used the sport to empower young people. The goal was to reconnect those who might be going off the rails. Raven stated that the organizer would be devastated by the shooting. He described the incident as the opposite of what the organizer wanted to see for the community.

Logan City Titles posted a statement on social media on Sunday morning. The organizers described the event as a community gathering. They highlighted the local talent and the hard work of the participants. The statement emphasized the skills showcased inside the ring. The organizers expressed that such incidents have no place in the boxing community or the broader society.

They described themselves as being heartbroken by the incident. The group noted that the night was meant to celebrate everyone's skills. They reiterated that these types of events should not happen in their community. The statement served as a public response to the violence that marred the celebration.

Police continue to search for the offenders who remain at large. Officers stated that they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public. They have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Residents and witnesses are asked to contact the police with any details they may have.