Four injured after car fires shots at Loganholme boxing venue
Queensland police are hunting for the driver after a vehicle opened fire outside a fight night event in Brisbane's south.
By Sakura Novak ·
A vehicle opened fire outside a boxing event in Loganholme, wounding four people early Saturday evening. Queensland police responded to the incident at 8:15 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Officers located the four injured individuals at the licensed premises on Bryants Road. All four were transported to a hospital for treatment, and medics were still assessing their conditions.
The venue, Fitzys Loganholme, was hosting the Logan City Titles Fight Night. Police confirmed that the car involved in the shooting was seen driving away from the scene. Deputy Commander Chris Stream described the scene as "confronting" when speaking to the Today show. He noted that several patrons sustained gunshot wounds during the brief exchange.
Logan mayor Jon Raven said the shooting sent a shockwave through the local community. Raven stated that residents were frightened by the event. "We've never seen something like this in Logan before," Raven told the program. He expressed sympathy for the victims, the staff, and everyone present at the venue that night.
Raven recalled attending similar events in the past, describing them as family-friendly gatherings with many children in attendance. He said the incident would have a lasting impact on those present. "This will impact them for the rest of their lives," Raven said. The night had been organized to help steer local youth away from violence.
The mayor said the event organizer, a local boxing advocate, was devastated by the shooting. Raven explained that the organizer uses the sport to empower and reconnect young people who might be going off the rails. "This is the opposite of what he'll want to see," Raven said.
The Logan City Titles posted a statement on social media on Sunday morning. The organizers described the event as a community showcase for local talent. "We are heartbroken about the incident that occurred at the fight night," the statement read. The group added that such incidents have no place in the boxing community.
Suspects in the shooting remain at large. Police said they did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the public. Investigators urged anyone with information about the vehicle or the shooters to contact them.
