Loganholme Drive-By: Four Wounded Outside Boxing Gala
Police say shots fired from a moving vehicle at 8:15 pm left four attendees in hospital as organizers describe the event as a community initiative for youth.
By Marco Kapoor ·
Four people were hospitalized after a vehicle fired shots outside a boxing venue in Loganholme, Queensland, on Saturday evening. Police confirmed the incident occurred at a licensed premises on Bryants Road at 8:15 pm. The vehicle involved was seen leaving the scene, and officers are currently searching for the offenders.
The venue, Fitzys Loganholme, was hosting the Logan City Titles Fight Night. Four individuals sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to hospital for assessment. Queensland police deputy commander Chris Stream described the scene as confronting. He noted that a number of people at the location had been injured by the gunfire. Police stated they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public and are urging witnesses to come forward.
Jon Raven, the mayor of Logan, said residents in the area are frightened. He told the Today show that the incident sent a shockwave through the city. Raven said he had never seen something like this in Logan before. He expressed thoughts for the victims, the staff, and everyone attending the event. Raven attended similar nights in the past and described them as family-friendly environments with many children present.
Raven said the incident will impact attendees for the rest of their lives. He noted that the night was organized to help steer children away from violence. The mayor said the organizer uses boxing to empower and reconnect young people who might be going off the rails. Raven said the organizer loves boxing and would be devastated by the event. He called the shooting the opposite of what the organizer wants to see.
Logan City Titles posted a statement on social media on Sunday morning. The group said it is heartbroken about the incident. The organizers described the event as a community showcase for local talent and hard work. They stated that these types of incidents have no place in the boxing community or any part of the broader community. The statement emphasized the skills of the fighters inside the ring.
The four injured people remain in hospital while their conditions are assessed. Police continue to investigate the drive-by shooting. The venue closed after the incident. The offenders remain at large. Police are collecting information from the public to identify the vehicle and its occupants. The Logan City Titles event was scheduled for Saturday night.
