Four injured in drive-by shooting at Brisbane boxing gala

Four people were left wounded after a drive-by shooting targeted a venue hosting a boxing event in the southern suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland police confirmed on Friday. The incident occurred at 8:15 p.m. local time when officers responded to reports of gunfire at a licensed premises in Loganholme. Initial assessments indicate that shots were fired from a moving vehicle, which was observed departing the scene immediately after the attack.

All four injured individuals were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Medical staff are currently assessing the severity of their conditions. The shooting took place outside Fitzys Loganholme, located on Bryants Road, which was set to host the Logan City Titles Fight Night that evening. The event was designed to showcase local boxing talent and provide a safe, family-oriented environment for the community.

Police leadership described the scene as confronting. Deputy commander Chris Stream told the Today show that multiple people suffered gunshot wounds. He noted the chaotic nature of the response as officers secured the area and attended to the victims. Stream emphasized that the attack was sudden and caught the crowd off guard, though no further details on the specific circumstances of the shooting were released immediately.

Local political leaders have reacted with shock to the violence. Logan mayor Jon Raven stated that residents in the area are frightened by the incident. He told the Today program that the event has sent a shockwave through the community, noting that such a violent occurrence is unprecedented in Logan. Raven expressed his condolences to the victims, the venue staff, and everyone who had gathered for the night.

Raven highlighted the specific nature of the event, explaining that he had attended similar gatherings in the past and found them to be welcoming for families. He noted that a significant number of children were present at the Logan City Titles Fight Night. The mayor emphasized the emotional toll the incident would take on these young attendees, stating that the experience would impact them for the rest of their lives.

The mayor also explained the broader purpose behind the event. The night had been organized with the goal of steering children away from violence. Raven said that the organizer was likely devastated by the outcome, as the individual uses boxing to empower and reconnect young people who might be struggling. Raven described the shooting as the opposite of what the organizer intended to achieve for the community.

The organizers of the Logan City Titles Fight Night issued a statement on social media on Sunday morning. The post expressed deep sadness over the incident that occurred during the event. The organizers described the night as a community showcase intended to highlight local talent, hard work, and the skills of the participants inside the ring. They reiterated that such incidents have no place within the boxing community or the broader society.

Investigators continue to search for the offenders, who remain at large. Police have indicated that they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the general public. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and make contact with the police department to help identify those responsible for the attack.

The incident has raised questions about security at public venues in the region. While the specific motives for the shooting are still under investigation, the event has drawn attention to the safety of community gatherings in Logan. Police are working to piece together the sequence of events and identify the vehicle involved in the drive-by.