Drive-by shooting disrupts Brisbane boxing event
Four people were hospitalized after gunfire erupted outside a Loganholme venue hosting a local boxing tournament.
By Thiago Kovalenko ·
Queensland police confirmed on Friday that four individuals sustained injuries in a drive-by shooting that occurred just before the scheduled start of a boxing event in Loganholme. The incident took place at 8:15 p.m. outside a licensed premises on Bryants Road. Officers responded to reports of shots fired from a moving vehicle. The vehicle was observed leaving the scene shortly after the gunfire, and the four wounded victims were transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
The venue, Fitzys Loganholme, was preparing to host the Logan City Titles Fight Night on Saturday evening. The event was designed to showcase local athletes and provide a community gathering space. Queensland police deputy commander Chris Stream described the scene as confronting. He noted that several people sustained gunshot wounds during the brief exchange of fire outside the building.
Logan mayor Jon Raven indicated that the incident has caused significant concern among local residents. He stated that the area has experienced a shockwave due to the rarity of such an event in Logan. Raven expressed his thoughts for the victims, the venue staff, and the attendees. He emphasized that he had attended similar events in the past and viewed them as family-friendly environments where many children were present.
Raven suggested that the psychological impact on the attendees, particularly the younger generation, would be long-lasting. He described the night as an initiative intended to steer children away from violence. The organizer of the event uses boxing as a tool to empower young people and help them reconnect with their communities. Raven noted that the organizer would be devastated by the outcome, as the incident contradicts the core mission of the program.
The organizer, Logan City Titles, issued a statement on social media on Sunday morning. The group described the incident as heartbreaking for the team and the community. They characterized the event as a celebration of local talent, hard work, and athletic skill. The statement emphasized that such incidents have no place within the boxing community or the broader public sphere.
Police are currently searching for the offenders, who remain at large. Investigators have reviewed the available evidence and 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 contact the police department to assist with the investigation.
The shooting highlights the operational risks faced by venues that host large public gatherings in urban areas. The timing of the incident, just before the main event, has raised questions about security protocols and crowd management for similar local tournaments. The community and organizers are now focused on recovery and assessing the long-term effects on the local boxing scene.
